Monthly Archives: July 2008

Algal Blooms: Not Caused by Global Warming

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

There were reports about the effects of  global warming on algal bloom . As a geographer both interests me , besides i have a life-science background so i have natural interest in these. I have found an interesting and somewhat … Continue reading →

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Fiord

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. Formation The seeds of a fjord are laid when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley through abrasion of the surrounding bedrock by … Continue reading →

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Coral Reefs in the Danger of Extinction

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Corals join frogs and toads as the most endangered species on the Earth. According to a recent Time.com article, a comprehensive survey by the Global Marine Species Assessment (GMSA) published July 10th in Science, one-third of the more than 700 … Continue reading →

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Estuary

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.Estuaries are often associated with high rates of biological productivity. An estuary is … Continue reading →

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