Category: Earth

Earth was formed around 4.54 billion years ago through the gathering of mass from the accretion disc of the solar nebula during the formation of our solar system. In its early stages, earth was constantly under heavy bombardment from other floating bodies, leading to intense volcanic activity. After approximately a billion years of constant collisions…

Introduction Senecio madagascariensis Poiret (fireweed) is an short-lived or daisy-like annual herb with abundant branched stem that grows from 10 to 70 cm in height. Fireweed is native to Madagascar and Southern Africa and it was first introduced in the Hunter Valley in Australia by 1918 (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries QLD, 2017) and large…

Introduction The Moon, Earth’s only natural satellite, has captivated human imagination for centuries. Its mesmerizing presence in the night sky and its influence on our planet have sparked curiosity and scientific exploration. In this informative essay, we will delve into the characteristics, formation, and significance of the Moon, shedding light on this celestial body that…

The environment is one of the most crucial aspects of our daily lives, it plays an important role in maintaining the healthy living and existence of life in the world as a whole. The environment is everything that surrounds us as human beings including every living thing on the planet. The earth has very few…

This research paper is intended to travel through the history, composition, and destructive eruptions of three of the most well-known volcanoes on Earth in order to evaluate human preparedness in anticipation of Mt. Rainier’s future eruption. Specifically, Mt. St. Helens, Nevado del Ruiz, and Mt. Pinatubo will be taken into consideration for the analysis. Additionally,…

The American poet, novelist, and environmental activist Wendell Berry once said in reference to Earth Day, “The Earth is what we all have in common.” He said this as a way to get people to take action even starting small for Earth Day by recycling instead of throwing everything away. He wanted them to eventually…

Heart of Darkness Activity Foreshadowing “The air was dark above Gravesend, and farther back still seemed condensed into a mournful gloom, brooding motionless over the highest, and the greatest town on Earth”(Conrad, 65). The darkness that spreads above the port creates an atmosphere of despair and mystery as the novel begins. It is this gloomy…

“The architect of the cosmos is not a common man but He is supernatural, super-heroic and un-earthly” The above dialogue light-footedly tells us that the maker of the entire universe is The Fabricator and we all are mere janitors of it. But do we truly live up to this…? In today’s world of crime, animosity,…

Meteorology as a branch of Earth science has a multitude of categories in which scientists research, but a simplified definition would describe meteorology as the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. According to Nationalgeographic.org, use scientific principles to observe, explain, and forecast our weather. Research can vary from climate…

Introduction: In “How to Poison the Earth,” Linnea Saukko delves into the alarming consequences of human actions on the environment. Through a series of vivid descriptions, she exposes the destructive impact of pollution, overconsumption, and unsustainable practices. This critical essay aims to analyze Saukko’s work, highlighting the urgency of the environmental crisis, the power dynamics…