Category Archives: Physical geography

Plate Boundaries: A reminder

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

I came across this video via the fantastic Geogr@phy blog which a great resource for learning about (or revising) the different types of plate boundaries:

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The Most Expensive Hurricanes in US History….before Irene

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

With the scale of the damage of hurricane Irene still to be assessed, there always comes the question. How much is all the repair and recovery going to cost? At present these are the most expensive hurricanes to have hit … Continue reading →

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The Composition of the Earth: A Summary

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

The reasons that earthquakes and volcanic eruptions take place depend on the nature of the earths interior. This post will hopefully outline how the different elements of the earth are arrange, and a bit about the different sections of structure … Continue reading →

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Even clouds have families

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Clouds are grouped into families by altittude. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) classification uses the French term ‘étage’: high étage (3-8km/2-5miles); middle étage (/2-4km1.25-2.5miles); and low étage (surface to 2km/1.25miles). Family Altitude (depending on region) Species Features A (high) 3,048-18,288m … Continue reading →

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Terrible Tornadoes

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Recently we have seen the destructive power of yet another type of natural hazard, the tornado in both the USA and New Zealand. April 2011, was one of the most active months for Tornadoes in US history with over 180 … Continue reading →

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Incredible exploration of the caves beneath

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Over the weekend I had the chance to sit and watch the new film by James Cameron, Sanctum. It’s the story of a group of cave explorers who get stranded deep in a cave system. The film follows the efforts … Continue reading →

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