Geo explainers
Could earthquake activity rise in California?
Highest number of mini-quakes reported in California since 1988, sparking fears that a major earthquake could occur in the near future.
Phenomena: St Elmo’s fire explained
Learn about the captivating phenomenon of St Elmo’s fire: a crackling display of atmospheric electricity that occurs during thunderstorms.
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?
What are leticular clouds and how they are formed
High altitude clouds which have often been mistaken for UFOs
Geo Explainer: How common are tornadoes in the UK?
Tornadoes are a surprisingly common occurrence in the UK, and are most likely to form in three ‘tornado hotspots’
Geo explainers
Could earthquake activity rise in California?
Highest number of mini-quakes reported in California since 1988, sparking fears that a major earthquake could occur in the near future.
Phenomena: St Elmo’s fire explained
Learn about the captivating phenomenon of St Elmo’s fire: a crackling display of atmospheric electricity that occurs during thunderstorms.
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?
What are leticular clouds and how they are formed
High altitude clouds which have often been mistaken for UFOs
Geo Explainer: How common are tornadoes in the UK?
Tornadoes are a surprisingly common occurrence in the UK, and are most likely to form in three ‘tornado hotspots’
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