Interesting Facts about Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights appear when an enormous amount of electrons passes through the earth, particularly along its magnetic field, and collides with air particles. The electrons or the so-called charged particles come from solar wind or from the magnetosphere. It is important to note that the sun’s local climate is the primary […]
Read MoreLargest Solar Flare in 5 Years Hits Earth
The earth was hit by a solar storm with a speed of 600 miles per second and ten times stronger than a solar wind. According to weather scientists, the Sun’s magnetic activity has resulted to an explosion and caused the emission of solar flare headed towards the Earth. Considered as the largest flare in five […]
Read MoreInteresting Facts about Climate Change
If you are one of those who are quite concerned about the unusually high and low temperatures of our environment nowadays, climate change would probably ring a bell to you. What is climate change? Climate change is the world’s natural response to maintain energy balance. The energy levels we receive from the sun can tip […]
Read MoreRare October Snowstorm Hits U.S.
A rare snowstorm hit U.S. Northeast over the weekend and has caused major damage to electric infrastructure across six states. About a million people are still without power due to the widespread power outages and utility crews are still struggling to restore electricity to the affected areas. The storm was accompanied by howling winds and […]
Read MoreThe Monsoon Phenomenon
Asian countries are likely to experience rainy seasons, mostly within the southern and eastern part of the continent. At some point, these rain-bearing winds become more severe and persistent, and affect a wider area than the usual rains and other forms precipitation. This phenomenon came to be known as monsoon. The word “monsoon” originated from […]
Read MoreInteresting Facts About Hurricanes
Months beginning from June to November are notorious for being the most turbulent season in the Atlantic. Just recently, hurricane Lee hit Louisiana, barreling its way with heavy downpour and maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h. But it pales in comparison to Hurricane Irene that smashed into Carolina to Maine just a couple of days […]
Read MoreDisruptive Solar Flares
The surface of the Sun contains sunspots which are the centres of magnetic activity. The build up of magnetic fields causes them to break and release energy in the form of light and heat. Sunspots continue to develop and rotate to brighten the atmosphere with the release of solar flares. When two or more sunspots […]
Read MoreThe Volcanic Impact
News Update: June 21, 2011 – The ash cloud from the Chilean Puyuhue volcano has again forced the cancellation of flights in most Australian cities and affected thousands of passengers. According to aviation authorities, the swollen ash cloud that made its way to the Australian air space is larger than the June 12 ash plume. […]
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