Climate – Nature Observer

Water as a Resource: The Problem of Freshwater Scarcity and How to Protect It

Freshwater is one of the most vital resources on Earth, yet it is far more limited than it may seem. Although water covers most of the planet, only a small…

DeKa January 27, 2026

Climate Environmental Hazards Nature

Frost Quakes: What They Are and Why They Happen

A frost quake, also known as a cryoseism, is a rare natural phenomenon that can sound and feel like a small earthquake, despite having a completely different origin. Unlike tectonic…

DeKa January 26, 2026

Climate Nature Our Planet

Volcanism and Our Planet

Volcanism is one of the fundamental processes shaping Earth’s surface and interior. Through volcanic activity, heat and material from deep within the planet reach the surface, influencing landscapes, atmosphere, and…

DeKa January 26, 2026

Climate Crisis Nature

Auroras and Light Pillars

The northern lights and light pillars are two of the most striking atmospheric optical phenomena, often observed in cold, high-latitude regions. Although they may sometimes appear together in winter skies,…

DeKa January 22, 2026

Climate Environmental Hazards Ocean Secrets

The Banda Fault and the Tectonic Complexity of the Banda Region

The Banda Fault is part of one of the most geologically complex regions on Earth, located in eastern Indonesia within the broader Banda Arc system. This area lies at the…

DeKa January 22, 2026

Climate Environmental Hazards What if?

Could the Events of the Movie 2012 Happen in the Near Future?

The disaster scenarios shown in the film 2012 captivated audiences with images of collapsing continents, mega-earthquakes, and global destruction unfolding within days. While the movie presents these events as a…

DeKa January 22, 2026

Climate Nature Our Planet

Snowdrifts: How Wind Shapes Winter Landscapes

Snowdrifts are one of the most recognizable and visually striking features of winter landscapes, formed not simply by snowfall, but by the complex interaction between snow, wind, terrain, and temperature.…

DeKa January 19, 2026

Climate Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

How to Deal with Icy Conditions on Your Own

Icy sidewalks and roads are a common winter hazard, turning everyday movement into a serious risk. Black ice and packed ice often form suddenly, are hard to see, and dramatically…

DeKa December 30, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

Axial Seamount: The Most Active Underwater Volcano in the Pacific

Axial Seamount is one of the most studied and active underwater volcanoes on Earth, hidden beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Located along the Juan de Fuca Ridge, it…

DeKa December 30, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

Zombie Volcanoes: When “Extinct” Volcanoes Come Back to Life

For a long time, volcanoes were classified into simple categories: active, dormant, or extinct. An extinct volcano was assumed to be permanently inactive, its magma supply cut off and its…

DeKa December 30, 2025