Cloud seeding could reduce destructive power of hurricanes
Environmental scientists working to tame the hurricanes, one of the most destructive forces of nature on Earth Continue reading “Cloud seeding could reduce destructive power of hurricanes” » More...
Smaller volcanoes could cool Earth’s surface
Aerosols from relatively small volcanic eruptions can be boosted into the high atmosphere by weather systems such as monsoons, where they can affect global temperatures Continue reading “Smaller volcanoes More...
Catastrophic “merging tsunami” doubled Japan devastation
The catastrophic tsunami, which hit the Japan shores in March 2011, was a long- hypothesized ‘merging tsunami’ Continue reading “Catastrophic “merging tsunami” doubled Japan devastation” » More...
How animals predict impending earthquake
Chemical changes in groundwater that occur when an earthquake is about to strike could be the cause behind the bizarre behaviour of animals during such calamities Continue reading “How animals predict impending More...
Japan may ban rice from near n-plant
The Japanese government Thursday said it was considering banning shipments of rice from an area near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant after samples showed radioactive contamination Continue reading “Japan More...
Earthquakes take more lives than other natural disasters
A new study has revealed that earthquakes have a bigger impact on health than other natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes Continue reading “Earthquakes take more lives than other natural disasters” More...
Japanese tsunami mapped in detail for the first time
Researchers surveyed 2000 kilometers of Japanese coastline, including over 5300 locations Continue reading “Japanese tsunami mapped in detail for the first time” » More...
Hurricane Irene kills 18, impacts millions in US
As Hurricane Irene petered out leaving 18 dead across seven states and impacting millions with strong Continue reading “Hurricane Irene kills 18, impacts millions in US” » More...
Forecast of eruption at undersea volcano comes true
A team of scientists has discovered a new eruption of Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano situated off the Oregon coast Continue reading “Forecast of eruption at undersea volcano comes true” » More...
Tohoku Tsunami cracked icebergs hemisphere away in Antarctica
For the first time scientists have been able to observe the power of an earthquake and tsunami to break off large icebergs a hemisphere away Continue reading “Tohoku Tsunami cracked icebergs hemisphere away More...
