by Payton | Sep 6, 2018 | Earth Science
Of all the natural disasters, the flowing lava of a volcano stands as the most iconic. Every year, millions of people travel to volcanic tourist sites so they can gaze upon one of the most exciting and powerful natural events on Earth. While they offer breathtaking...
by Payton | Aug 30, 2018 | Earth Science
I recently went on a trip to the Dominican Republic. While there, I acquired more than 30 mosquito bites while my husband had a total of two. What makes it more unfair is that I constantly sprayed myself with mosquito repellent and my husband adamantly refused to use...
by Payton | Aug 23, 2018 | Climate
The ozone layer is located about 9.3-18.6 miles above the Earth’s surface and serves as a barrier that absorbs the majority of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. By absorbing the damaging ultraviolet rays, the ozone layer prevents them from reaching Earth and...
by Payton | Aug 16, 2018 | Earth Science
We are all very familiar with the beautiful, dense jungles known as rainforests. Characterized by their tropical species and tall, green trees, they can be found on every continent except Antarctica. However, did you know that there are two different types of...
by Payton | Aug 9, 2018 | General
If you’re anything like me, summertime is filled with countless hours outside. Whether it is swimming, hiking, boating, or running, I am constantly soaking in the sun’s rays to hopefully get that desired golden tan. However, I recently vacationed in Lake Powell and,...
