Category Archives: earth

Agents of Erosion

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Erosion is the removal of solids (sediment, soil, rock and other particles) in the natural environment. It usually occurs due to transport by wind, water, or ice; by down-slope creep of soil and other material under the force of gravity; … Continue reading →

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G8 makes scant progress on Copenhagen climate pact

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A G8 summit made scant progress toward a new U.N. climate treaty due to be agreed in December with some nations back-pedaling on promises of new action even before the end of a meeting in Italy. a new U.N. climate … Continue reading →

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Natural deep earth pump fuels earthquakes

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

For the first time scientists have discovered the presence of a natural deep earth pump that is a crucial element in the formation of ore deposits and earthquakes.The process, called creep cavitation, involves fluid being pumped through pores in deformed … Continue reading →

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Sunday:The Longest Day of the Year

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

If you’ve been waiting for the chance to get more done during the day, Sunday was your day, but only by a fraction of a second. Like a giant timepiece, Earth and sun are configured for the summer solstice once … Continue reading →

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