BORED TO DEATH: rivers that kill
By Scott A. Rowan Yes, you can get bored to death. Don’t worry, however, you […]
geology
What is a slough?
A slough is a swamp or shallow lake system, usually a backwater to a larger […]
What does a geodesist do?
Geodesists measure and monitor the Earth to determine the exact coordinates of any point. Using […]
What are the horse latitudes?
The horse latitudes are subtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation. The horse latitudes […]
What is the Coriolis Effect?
The Coriolis Effect, in combination with an area of high pressure, causes the prevailing […]
MASCARET: battling the Seine River bore
By Scott A. Rowan In our series of stories on tidal bores, we examine the […]
BENAK: Malaysia’s aquatic anomaly, tourist attraction
By Scott A. Rowan In our series of stories on tidal bores, we examine the […]
POROROCA: the Amazon River’s aquatic “destroyer”
By Scott A. Rowan In our series of stories on tidal bores, we examine the […]
TIDAL BORES: the geology of aquatic bores
By Scott A. Rowan In our series of stories on tidal bores, we examine […]
LETHAL ATTRACTION: China’s Qiantang River tidal bore
By Scott A. Rowan In our series of stories on tidal bores, we examine the […]