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Cloud Seeding: Is It a Garden in the Sky?

Cloud seeding is the process when chemicals like silver iodide, calcium chloride, salts or dry ice are shot into the topmost layers of the clouds. This is in order to cause rain after stimulating the precipitation process. This process is also known as weather modification. The aviation industry has used it to enhance visibility in Read More

Arctic Ice Depletion: Should We Worry?

Arctic Ice is also known as Arctic sea ice. It is ocean water that has become frozen. It is responsible for the low temperature of the Polar Regions and ensures that the global climate is always conducive. With its reflective surface that is very bright enough, it sends the sun’s hot rays back to the Read More

How Do Wetlands Prevent Flooding?

Wetlands are a part of the ecosystem which posses several physical features such as a piece of land that is always wet. These will set it in the gap between the wildlife and where the water is contained. This unique habitat is found where both water and soil interact to support both plant and animal life. Read More

Imperial Measurements Vs. Metric Measurements

Celcius or Fahrenheit Differences As we look at reading temperatures, why are some using Imperial measurements while most others use Metric measurements? Do you know the difference? Well, let’s first look at what the different measurements are. Metric Measurement System Metric is a decimal system of weights and measures. It is easy to convert between units (e.g. from Read More

Red Sprites: A Rare Weather Phenomenom

Rare Weather Phenomenon Red Sprites It is not every day you get to capture footage of some new or unusual weather phenomenon, and Red sprites are just one of them. How many times have you come across a video of jellyfish-shaped streaks in the sky? They are called Red Sprites and are considered to be Read More