Climate – Page 16 – Nature Observer

How Do Volcanoes Affect the Climate?

Volcanoes are among Earth’s most powerful natural phenomena, capable of shaping landscapes, triggering natural disasters, and even altering global climate patterns. When a volcano erupts, it releases a mixture of…

DeKa July 31, 2025

Climate Ecology Nature

Greenhouse Gases Emitted by Nature

When discussing greenhouse gases, most attention focuses on human activities such as burning fossil fuels and industrial pollution. However, nature itself also emits large amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing significantly…

DeKa July 31, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

Safety During a Hailstorm

Hailstorms can occur suddenly and cause serious damage and injuries if proper safety measures are not taken. Hailstones—balls of solid ice—can fall at high speeds, especially during severe thunderstorms. Knowing…

DeKa July 23, 2025

Climate Crisis Environmental Hazards

The Increase in Hail Frequency and Intensity Over the Last 50 Years

Over the past five decades, researchers and meteorologists have documented a noticeable increase in the frequency and intensity of hailstorms in various parts of the world. This trend is of…

DeKa July 23, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards

Hail: How It Forms and Why It Matters

Hail is a type of solid precipitation that forms during strong thunderstorms. Unlike snow, which forms in cold weather, hail is made of layered ice pellets that grow larger while…

DeKa July 23, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

The Shift of Earth’s Core Between 1994 and 1996

Between 1994 and 1996, a subtle but intriguing event occurred deep inside our planet — a possible change in the rotation rate of Earth’s inner core. This phenomenon, observed through…

DeKa July 21, 2025

Climate Crisis Environmental Hazards

What Would Happen if Mantle Magma Met Water in the Mariana Trench?

The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of Earth's oceans, reaching nearly 11 kilometers (7 miles) below sea level. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this trench lies above…

DeKa July 21, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards

Sea Storms: Powerful Forces of the Ocean

Sea storms are among the most dramatic and dangerous natural events on Earth. They can appear suddenly, with strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain, creating serious risks for ships,…

DeKa July 21, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards History

Ice Age: When the Earth Froze Over

An Ice Age is a long period in Earth’s history when global temperatures drop significantly, causing large parts of the planet to be covered in glaciers. These cold eras reshape…

DeKa July 21, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

What Is a Dust Storm? Understanding This Natural Phenomenon

A dust storm is a strong wind event that lifts large amounts of dust, sand, and dirt into the air, creating thick clouds that can reduce visibility and cause environmental…

DeKa July 18, 2025