What is the Sargasso Sea?
What is the Sargasso Sea? The Sargasso Sea is the […]
geology
What are spring and neap tides?
A spring tide—popularly known as a “King Tide”—refers to the […]
What is Ocean Acidification?
Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of […]
What is a seiche?
A seiche is a standing wave oscillating in a body […]
Why do we name tropical storms and hurricanes?
Storms are given short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and […]
What is the difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a typhoon?
The only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a […]
What is the difference between a hurricane watch and warning?
A warning means that hurricane conditions are expected whereas a […]
What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical […]
Is the Earth round?
The Earth is an irregularly shaped ellipsoid. While the Earth […]
What is a slough?
A slough is a swamp or shallow lake system, usually […]