Tag: Earth
Air pollution: what are the worst places on Earth to breathe?
You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] What is the share of transport in pollution? Transport is the second largest contributor of greenhouse gases, with 24.6% of emissions. L’World Health…
Trip to Costa Rica, this paradise on earth, in 20 photos
Each year, more than two million tourists are tempted by a trip to Costa Rica, captivated by the beauty of the landscapes. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west…
Faults actively participate in the evacuation of the internal heat of the Earth
You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Ocean hydrothermal vents surrounded by giant worms We see in this video hydrothermal vents found on the east pacific ridge. They are surrounded…
Metamorphic facies: what is it?
The study of metamorphic rocks is essential to understanding the tectonic history of a region. We are talking about metamorphism when a rock, whatever it is, undergoes a transformation linked…
Butshan’s massacre tells of soldiers’ frustration and “scorched earth tactics”, says military professor
Frustrated Russian troops have retreated from the outskirts of Kiev, leaving behind great devastation. The military professor estimates that Russia will continue to work to secure the land connection to…
Migmatitis: what is it?
Under certain conditions of pressure and temperature, the rocks that make up the continental crust can melt. However, the rocks of the earth’s crust have very varied compositions. They are…
Protolith: what is it?
Some geological processes, such as metamorphismmetasomatism or chemical weathering, lead to the transformation of all types of rocks, designated as protoliths, into rocks of a different nature. The protolith therefore…
What will happen to the giant asteroid Apophis when it skims Earth in 2029?
Apophis. It was discovered in June 2004. A asteroid some 350 meters and about 27 million tons. And for a few weeks, the scientific community had been worried about a…
NASA astronaut who broke the record for staying in space returns to Earth
ISS well International Space Station breaking the record in NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei to Earth as of today returned. NASA astronaut Mark Vande Heithis record full within the International…
Water on Earth: its history is intimately linked to that of volcanoes
In this world water day, did you know that this element so precious for life, in considerable quantity on our beautiful blue planet, is partly of volcanic origin? It comes…