A hurricane is a violent, swiftly rotating storm system that forms over low-pressure areas. Typically called tropical cyclones, hurricanes are characterized by strong winds and a spiral array of thunderstorms that generate heavy rainfall. A tropical cyclone is classified as a hurricane if it has a wind speed of over…

There is always some confusion about the different terms linked to space rocks; are they asteroids, meteoroids, meteors or meteorites? You can think of them all as one piece of rock at different stages of its life. Meteoroids are small pieces of stone or metal-like debris that detach from Mars…

Tornadoes are natural disasters that account for a significant number of injuries, losses and deaths across the world every year. A tornado is a column of air that rotates at very high speeds. …

Fossil fuels were formed from natural processes, such as the anaerobic decomposition of dead organisms over millions of years. They are all hydrocarbons if you consider their chemical structure. “Crude oil” contains a high percentage of carbon and the fossil fuels we use are derivatives from raw crude oil after…

Scientists have confirmed the existence of the largest exposed fault on the surface of the planet Earth. Under the Banda Sea near eastern Indonesia, this massive fault plane goes right through what is dubbed as the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is notorious for having the most frequent…

Niagara Falls located between Canada and the United States are composed of three different falls that are in very close proximity. They are Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. …

Plants serve people with myriad benefits not only in the great outdoors, but also when they are kept indoors. Whether it was done for décor or their medicinal benefits, plants have been placed inside homes since the Greek and Roman times. They were popular tradition in the Victorian era. …

Weather forecasting refers to a method of using technology to predict what the weather would be like in a specific time in the future at a specific location. Meteorologists collect data about the current state of the atmosphere, such as the temperature, humidity, and wind direction. …

Plants are known to perform the vital task of creating energy for other living things on earth such as humans and animals. However, like any other living beings, plants need to build their strength from other sources. Plants are known to provide humans and other animals with reciprocal benefits, most…