There are a few reliable phenomena in the world. The Sun rises to the east and sets to the west. The stars come out at night. And the tides regularly rise and fall. Tides are long-period waves that move through the oceans in response to the forces exerted by the Moon. Tides … Read more
The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 in Japan would always ring a bell as one of the extensive natural disasters that occurred in history. Also regarded as the Great Tōhoku Earthquake or the Great Sendai Earthquake, several catastrophic events brought by the force of nature struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. … Read more
Tsunami’s are some of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet. They strike often without warning and with incredibly deadly force. Unlike a tornado, if you are in an area affected by the tsunami, you are likely going to die if you do not get to safety. If ever there is … Read more
We all have studied in at least one class that our beloved planet earth is mostly filled with water. Well, it is true. The land we humans occupy is only one-third of the planet’s total dimension. And the rest of the area is occupied by oceans. In a way, you can say … Read more
Besides hydrogen and oxygen, there are about 44 elements that can be found in the oceans. Gold is one of those elements, but its presence in the ocean is not as much as prominent as people would like to believe. The truth is, there is only one gram of gold for every … Read more