Dolphins are extraordinarily intelligent animals, one of the most interesting forms of aquatic life out there. And one of my favorite animals! They are easy to recognize and you likely already know they are very smart. Yet there are plenty of great facts about them that you may not know. Let’s change that and explore 27 characteristics of dolphins and learn more about them! 1. Dolphins are not fish! They belong to a group of …
1. Speed The speed of light in vacuum is around 300,000 kilometres per second (186,000 miles per second). 2. Variable Speed The speed of light is less than in vacuum when traveling through different transparent substances containing ordinary matter. For example the speed of light in water is about 3/4 of that in vacuum. 3. Sunlight Sunlight takes about 8 minutes and 17 seconds to travel the average distance from the surface of the Sun …
An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust that creates seismic waves. 1. 1960 Valdivia Earthquake (9.5 Mw)
1. Satellite The Moon is not a planet, it is the natural satellite of the Earth. 2. Surface The surface area of the Moon is 37,932,000 square km (14,658,000 square miles) or 9.4 billion acres. 3. Radius The radius of the Moon is 1,738 kilometers (1,080 miles). 4. Diameter The diameter of the Moon is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles). 5. Weight The total weight of the Moon is 74 sextillion kilograms (81 Quintillion Tons). 6. …
Our planet is really a huge box of surprises! Actually, it’s so full of wonders that new and surprising places are discovered every day, either for professional photographers or by mere amateurs. Different geographical locations, climatic conditions and also seasons of the year offer the widest range of natural beauty: pink lakes, canyons, impressive mountains and many other places that we can hardly believe that they actually exist. We will show you now the 20 …
1. Naming Earth is the only planet in the solar system whose name does not derive from gods or goddesses names. 2. Centre of the Universe Due to the apparent movements of the Sun and the planets in relation to our viewpoint, ancient civilizations believed in the Ptolemaic system, a description of the cosmos where Earth is at the orbital center of all celestial bodies. It was not until the time of Copernicus (sixteenth century) …
A supervolcano is any volcano capable of producing a volcanic eruption with an ejecta volume greater than 1,000 km³ (240 mi³). Volcanic eruptions are classified using the Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI: VEI 8 eruptions are colossal events that throw out at least 1,000 km³ (240 mi³) Dense Rock Equivalent (DRE) of ejecta. VEI 7 eruptions eject at least 100 km³ (24 mi³) DRE. This eruptions typically cover huge areas with lava and volcanic ash …
Animals are one of the most amazing and extraordinary things in the world, in my humble opinion of course! There some people (unfortunately, too many!) that do not give proper value to animals and their existence in our planet, but as you will see here, they are capable of feeling love and compassion just like we are. These unusual friendships show that animals may be more emotionally complex than we ever thought! Let’s dive in …
Everywhere we travel in the world, we are able to find beautiful views, and on each trip, an emotion. However, there are spots and spots. Some places are unbelievably amazing. They offer us exciting challenges, adventures and breathtaking landscapes. One of nature greatest features and that fit perfectly in the aforementioned description, are the mountains. We’ve selected the mountains that most stand out, not for their size but rather due to their beauty. Please note, …
An emergency may appear in various forms: as an earthquake, as a cyclone or even as a situation of war. It is up to us to be prepared to respond to such eventualities. The first form to guard ourselves is, no doubt, ensure our food storage for some time. In most cases, one of the first things missing is the electricity and water, so our emergency “storeroom” should be constituted by packaged long-life and or …