Environment

Mud volcanoes form due to pressure within the Earth.

September 14, 2017 18:13

A calanque is a narrow valley with deep sides that can be found on the Mediterranean coast.

September 13, 2017 11:21

Lyme disease is an infectious disease spread by ticks.

September 8, 2017 16:44

The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic or Austral Ocean, comprises the World Ocean's southernmost waters.

September 7, 2017 14:05

Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there is actually a difference between the two.

September 7, 2017 12:47

The barycenter is an important concept in the field of astronomy.

September 7, 2017 12:31

In the United States, the term "Superfund" is used to describe any area that has been pinpointed by the government to be contaminated with hazardous waste.

September 7, 2017 12:03

The Dinaric Alps can be found in eastern-central Europe.

September 6, 2017 15:28

Volcanoes are highly concentrated in certain areas of the world.

September 6, 2017 14:57

The earth rotates about an imaginary line called the axis of the Earth and it passes through the planet's North and South Poles.

September 6, 2017 12:24

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22.

September 6, 2017 12:21

A biosphere reserve is an area which is internationally designated by UNESCO.

September 5, 2017 16:53

Geological evidence indicates that the around 5.9 million years back, the Mediterranean sea was desiccated and refilled years later by the Zanclean Flood.

September 5, 2017 14:16

Reservoirs have a critical role in the irrigation, flood management, and generation of hydroelectricity for the state of California.

September 5, 2017 13:29

Gorillas are large herbivorous apes who are native to Africa.

September 5, 2017 12:26

The nature of thermal stratification of a lake determines the type of living organisms inhabiting the lake.

September 1, 2017 15:28

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is the only known place outside Earth to harbor large lakes on the surface.

September 1, 2017 15:22

The wandering albatross is well known for being one of the world's largest birds still in existence.

August 31, 2017 12:15

On the basis of origin, 11 major lake types have been recognized that are further divided into 76 subtypes.

August 29, 2017 14:52

Tuyas are formed when volcanic eruptions penetrate a thick glacier or an ice sheet to result in a steep sided and flat topped volcano.

August 29, 2017 14:40