Category: Earth Science

In the warm, restless waters of the Bay of Bengal, where the summer monsoon breathes life into one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, a silent drama has been unfolding…

As the planet warms and weather patterns twist into unfamiliar shapes, droughts are no longer rare events—they are becoming recurring chapters in a new climate story. Across the globe, water…

In a world where the rhythm of life is deeply interwoven with the health of the environment, the field of environmental science emerges not only as a discipline of scientific…

The earth has always undergone natural variations in climate. Ice ages, periods of warming, and shifts in weather patterns have been recorded throughout history. However, in recent decades, a clear…

Imagine waking up in the morning, checking the weather forecast, and deciding whether to bring an umbrella or leave the jacket at home. Or perhaps you’ve had a trip ruined…

In the stillness of a summer afternoon in 1638, the ground beneath New England trembled with unexpected fury. Pots clanged. Trees swayed. Water sloshed violently from earthen vessels along the…

We’ve heard it time and again—if we’re serious about tackling climate change, we must cut carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. That’s the foundation. But what if that’s not enough? The reality…

About 66 million years ago, a cataclysmic event reshaped the trajectory of life on Earth. An asteroid, nearly the size of Mount Everest, slammed into what is now the Yucatán…

As the world grapples with the ever-encroaching effects of climate change, one of the most insidious impacts is the increasing thirst of our atmosphere. This phenomenon, referred to as “evaporative…

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs—those shimmering arteries that wind through our landscapes—do more than add beauty to our world. They are alive in the truest sense: flowing, cycling, and breathing.…

The vast expanse of the Arabian Desert, specifically the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali), is renowned today for its dry, arid, and inhospitable environment. However, this desert, now one of…

Seismology, the study of earthquakes and seismic waves, has come a long way in explaining the basic mechanics behind earthquakes. Scientists understand that earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing…

Earthquakes are some of the most powerful and unpredictable natural events on Earth. They are sudden and violent shaking of the ground that occurs when there is a release of…

An earthquake is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces, shaking the Earth’s surface with a tremendous force that can level cities, cause tsunamis, and change the landscape. The…

The Arctic has just recorded its weakest winter sea ice buildup in 47 years of satellite monitoring, a stark warning of the accelerating impact of climate change. According to data…

For decades, global climate models have predicted that the ocean surrounding Antarctica should be warming due to climate change. However, real-world data tells a different story—these waters have actually cooled…

Around 14,500 years ago, at the tail end of the last Ice Age, the Earth underwent one of the most dramatic climate shifts in recorded history. The event, known as…

The Earth’s climate is becoming increasingly sensitive to human actions, with recent studies revealing that global heating over the next millennium could exceed previous projections, primarily due to carbon cycle…

At the heart of South America lies a towering expanse of ancient ice—the glaciers of the Andes. For millennia, these majestic ice giants have quietly performed one of nature’s most…

When we hear the phrase greenhouse gas, most of us picture carbon dioxide (CO2). It’s the poster child of climate change, the gas we blame for rising temperatures and melting…