Climate Change

GALL

The gullies are forms of erosion of the land that originate from the superficial runoff of the water, forming narrow ...

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 ...