Environmental Hazards – Page 2

How Often Do Supervolcanoes Erupt? Understanding Earth’s Greatest Explosions

Supervolcanoes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth. Unlike regular volcanoes, whose eruptions can devastate nearby regions, supervolcanoes can alter the planet’s climate, reshape continents, and affect life…

DeKa October 21, 2025

Climate Crisis Environmental Hazards

Doomsday from a Scientific Perspective: How Close Is Humanity to the End?

The concept of “Doomsday” — the end of the world — has existed for thousands of years in myths and religions. But modern science approaches this question differently. Instead of…

DeKa October 20, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Global Challenges

Volcanic Winter: When the Earth’s Climate Turns Cold After Fire

Throughout history, volcanic eruptions have dramatically shaped the Earth’s climate. Among the most powerful natural events, a massive eruption can release enough ash and gas to block sunlight and cool…

DeKa October 20, 2025

Crisis Ecology Environmental Hazards

Clean Air for the Planet’s Population: How Can We Achieve It?

Air is the most vital resource on Earth — we can live weeks without food or days without water, but only minutes without air. Yet, despite its importance, clean air…

DeKa October 15, 2025

Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

Safety Precautions in the City After Rain in Cold Weather

When rain meets cold air, city streets can quickly turn from wet to icy, creating hidden dangers for pedestrians and drivers alike. After rainfall in chilly weather, sidewalks, bridges, and…

DeKa October 10, 2025

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Weather Fluctuations: How Sudden Changes Affect Nature and People

Weather fluctuations — sudden shifts in temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind — are natural but increasingly frequent in the modern world. Such changes may occur within hours or even minutes,…

DeKa October 9, 2025

Climate Crisis Environmental Hazards

Shifts of Earth’s Magnetic Poles Over the Last 50 Years

The magnetic field of the Earth protects our planet from solar radiation and cosmic particles. It is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. Over the…

DeKa October 3, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

What Is a Mantle Plume?

A mantle plume is a column of hot, solid rock rising from deep within the Earth’s mantle toward the surface. Unlike processes driven by tectonic plates, mantle plumes originate from…

DeKa October 3, 2025

Be smart Environmental Hazards What if?

What Would Happen if Earth Fell Under the Influence of a Pulsar?

A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star, the dense remnant of a massive star after a supernova. Pulsars emit powerful beams of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, X-rays, and…

DeKa September 30, 2025

Climate Crisis Ecology

The Shrinking of Rivers and Lakes Over the Last 100 Years

Over the past century, many rivers and lakes worldwide have experienced significant shrinkage. The main causes include climate change, overuse of water for agriculture, urbanization, and dam construction. These human…

DeKa September 30, 2025