Geologists rely heavily on technology because it enables the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data about the Earth and its processes. The modern digital technologies…
7 Water Conservation Tips For Students
Water conservation is becoming increasingly important as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. With increasing droughts, rising temperatures, and water shortages, water conservation…
Deadliest Natural Disasters in the World
There have been numerous different deadliest natural disasters throughout the history of the world. Because of their catastrophic, long-lasting effects, some of them have truly…
Causes of Groundwater Pollution and Effects
The release of pollutants into aquifers, which are natural underground water reservoirs, is one of the major causes of groundwater pollution. Groundwater becomes contaminated…
Recent Indonesia Earthquake, November 2022
A 5.6 – magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Monday, 21, 2022, killing 162 people in Cianjur in West Java. According to the USGS PAGER approximately…
Water crisis in sub-Saharan Africa: Small Cities
Water is a key economic driver. Regardless of it’s source, access to water is important for survival, health and economic growth. In fact, SDG 6…
Causes of Buildings Collapse
Buildings are designed by engineers and architects to last, and the vast majority of them do so without much trouble. However, accidents do happen, and…
Be Aware of the New hydrological Cycle Released by the USGS
What is a hydrological Cycle? The new hydrological cycle describes the exchange of water through the land, ocean and atmosphere, depicting human influences. The water…
UNICAF Women Scholarship: Partially-Funded Opportunity to Study Online
UNICAF women scholarship is empowering women leaders through its special scholarship programmes at three top universities in the United Kingdom. In addition, it offers an…
Machine Learning in Geoscience
The application of machine learning in geoscience is an evolving field. The ML approach is concerned with the development of algorithms for learning from machine-readable…
7 Interactive Climate Change Activities to Keep Kids Involved In
Hands-on climate change learning activities encourage students to explore the world by interacting with it directly, which our brains are wired for on a deep…
Recent Global Heat Wave Events in 2022
What is a heatwave? A heat wave, or heatwave, is a period of unusually extreme heat that may also be accompanied by significant humidity,…
Extreme Global Flood Events in 2022- Top 10 List
In 2022, seasonal rains and floods are severely impacting several parts of the world. Even as we start the last quarter of the year, 10…
Most common harmful substances in drinking water
Streams, ponds, reservoirs, and wells are among the drinking water sources (both tap and bottled). Water dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive…
World Water Day 2022 – Key Discussions and Way Forward Opportunities
World Water Day (WWD) has been held on March 22 every year since 1993. World Water Day celebrates water while also raising awareness of…
Evaluating Changes in Groundwater Levels
Pumping water from an aquifer typically results in a decrease in groundwater levels (drawdown). A decrease in the hydraulic head can cause a variety of…
Africa is faced with serious environmental challenges, such as land degradation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and extreme vulnerability to climate change.
Africa is endowed with a plethora of natural resources, including arable land, water,…
The eruption of the Tonga volcano
The Tonga volcano caused powerful waves that kept ringing through the atmosphere following the eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haapai is unlike anything else seen. Volcanoes…