Haboob Dust And Sand Storms - Unique Weather Phenomena
These severe kinds of dust storms and sand storms may affect almost any very dry area in the world.
Drip Irrigation And Its Role In Modern Agriculture
One of the most efficient forms of agricultural irrigation, this method saves water by delivering it drop-by-drop.
What Is Orographic Precipitation?
This form of precipitation occurs when moisture is pushed up and over mountainous topography.
How Are Rainbows Formed?
Rainbows form as the result of a reflection and a retraction of light when conditions are correct.
Addax Antelopes - Animals Of The Sahara Desert
These antelopes, once abundant in the Sahara, are now on the brink of extinction.
Armadillos - Animals Of The Americas
Their names derived from the Spanish “little armed ones”, these mammals come equipped with protective outer shells.
The Uninhabited Island Of Tinakula
This stratovolcanic island in the Pacific is part of the Solomon Islands' Temotu Province.
What Is The Great American Continental Divide?
The Great Divide separates the Pacific and Atlantic watersheds of the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
How Is Climate Change Affecting The Earth's Different Ecosystems?
All of the earth's biomes and habitats are in some way or another being altered by global warming and climate change.
10 Most Polluted Cities In The United States
In terms of highest levels of particulate matter air pollution as documented by the American Lung Association, Southern California's cities earn...
White-Tailed Eagles - Animals Of Eurasia
White-tailed eagle populations have rapidly made a comeback from extinction in recent generations.
The Nu River: Rare Untamed River Of South Asia
How much longer will the Nu, or Salween, be able to hold its claim as one of the few wild major rivers of South Asia?
Most Threatened Tigers In The World
These tigers are all either endangered or critically endangered as per the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Red List, with the...
How Gold Mining In Peru Is Poisoning The Amazon Jungle With Mercury
Improper gold mining practices have led to mercury pollution in parts of Peru, and a consequent declaration of a state of emergency in the Amazon...
The Wadden Sea: Environmental Treasure Of Northern Europe
Between continental Europe and the Frisian Islands lie wetland habitats teeming with wildlife.
Roopkund: The Mysterious Skeleton Lake Of India
When the snow melts, human remains become clearly visible at the bottom of this Himalayan glacial lake.
Polar Bear Provincial Park
If you think Ontario is one of Canada's more "tame" provinces, a trip to this remote Hudson Bay wilderness may cause you to reconsider your stance!
Where is "Plague Island"?
Now abandoned, this island was long used to quarantine the diseased of Venice, many of whom were supposedly cruelly experimented upon.
Could The Illegal Pet Trade Drive Many Of Indonesia's Birds To Extinction?
Several varieties of rare Indonesian birds are being threatened by the recklessness and greed of commercial pet smugglers.
