The missing plastic paradox: a huge amount of nanoplastics floating in the Atlantic
In the first 200 meters of surface of the Atlantic, 27 million tons of nanoplastics could be found of which ...
Plateau: What is it, how it is formed and examples
A plateau is an extensive flat or slightly undulating surface that is above 500 meters above sea level. The plateaus ...
World Ocean Day: When is and why it is celebrated
The oceans cover more than 70 % of the earth’s surface and are home to immense biodiversity that supports life ...
What is a cannon and how it is formed
A cannon is a geographical formation characterized by a deep and narrow valley with steep walls, originated mainly by the ...
Glacier lake: what is and how is it
A glacier lake is a body of water that originates from the setback or melting of a glacier. As glaciers ...
Fire storms: What are they, how they form and risks
Fire storms are extreme phenomena that occur during high intensity fires. They are characterized by the formation of a self ...
Sixth generation or mega -government fires: what are they and why they are so dangerous
In recent years, forest fires have experienced a change in their behavior, intensity and scope. This new type of fire, ...
Glacier circus: what is and how is it
A glacier circus is a semicircular depression that has very inclined walls and is formed in mountainous areas. These are ...
Oceanic graves: What are they, how they form, examples and what is the deepest
Oceanic graves are close and elongated depressions located at the bottom of the ocean, formed by the subduction process between ...