Did
you know that the Solar
Dynamics Observatory is capturing high resolution images and data about the
Sun's magnetic field?
Did you know that "megalith" means "big rock", which is certainly a good description of Stonehenge?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?
Tsunami
xTsunami : A tsunami is a sea wave of local or distant origin that results from large-scale seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major submarine slides, or exploding volcanic islands.
Sumatra experiences frequent seismic activity because it is located near the boundary of two of Earth's tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur at 'subduction zones,' such as the one west of Indonesia, when...Read more