Experiments Environment byAilsa Harvey·11/06/2020 The ocean phenomenon creating freakish swells Maritime history has long told of infeasibly tall waves that strike suddenly during calm seas and topple boats. And yet to date little is understood about what causes these mystery waves. An ESA project...
Now, wouldn’t that erode the lake bank in that direction?The same direction as the wind?Well…no.Actually, what happens is that the waves caused by the winds build a sorta protective layer of sediment—it's called a “protective shelf”—along the bank of the lake directly in front of...
As the waves trave through the deep parts of the ocean, ther crestis usually short,only a few feettall. This makes t dificult to detect a tsunami as they are not necessarilyvisible in the deep ocean.4. When the waves approach land and shallow water they pile up and grow in height.5....
You could make sure at least one person is trained in basic first aid and ensure that a first-aid kit is easily accessible in your home. You could check that any tall pieces of furniture (such as bookcases or dressers) are screwed securely to the wall so they won't fall on people in...
However, epicenters at the bottom of the ocean create huge sea waves as tall as 15 meters. These waves cross the ocean in several hours. Rushing toward land, they destroy small islands and ships in their path. When they hit land, they flood coastal areas far from the epicenter of the ...
However, epicenters at the bottom of the ocean create huge sea waves as tall as 15 meters. These waves cross the ocean in several hours. Rushing toward land, they destroy small islands and ships in their path. When they hit land, they flood coastal areas far from the epicenter of the ...
Scientists used to think it was so these crawlers wouldn’t drown. But worms can breathe through their skin, so they need moisture. Experts believe it could be that the wet conditions help worms migrate faster, or that the rain causes vibrations that sound like a predator,says Scientific ...
If you dream about falling off a tall building, cliff, or even through water, and you can’t save yourself, this may indicate you’re in a situation that’s heading south. You might’ve been in this situation for years as it spiraled downwards and moved more and more out of your con...
Heatwaves and catastrophic fire conditions are happening across the country. Here’s who is on alert – ABC News Ancient climate analysis suggests CO2 causes more warming than thought | New Scientist Half-asleep bears are wandering around Siberia because it’s too hot to hi...
It's been driving you all crazy! You've been texting, calling and even stopping us in the street to take a guess.And no, Googling it will get you nowhere. It...