Carl Weathers

Every winter you walk outside and you see birds flying south, also known as migration. With the help of climate change, it is messing up the birds’ migration instinct. Not helping climate change! In an article called” How Climate Drives Bird Migration” by David Tenenbaum, he talks about this issue. Tenenbaum uses data from an irruption (sudden burst of a number of animals) study based by citizen scientist (average people recording or doing things related to science) observations climate dipoles…

The Channel Island was founded in 1980, also it compromises with 5 other islands Anacapa,Santa cruz,Santa Rosa,San Miguel, and Santa Barbara Island. The best time to visit the island is anytime you want because the Channel Island is located in the sunny part of Southern California. The climate there is about in the mid 60s and as low as in the 50s, the island mostly receive their precipitation between december and march, then spring also starts the warming trend toward summer although…

Hail to the Chief! Squamish Day Hike The Stawamus Chief is an iconic landmark. It dominates the Squamish skyline and attracts tourists, hikers and climbers from around the world. This magnificent granite wall beckons all to approach and climb her. The Chief can be an extremely busy hiking trail. Outdoor enthusiasts regularly flock to the area to test their fitness levels and savour the magnificent views from each of the three peaks. On a clear day, the summit offers panoramic glimpses of…

The Nullarbor Plain Desert Ecosystem Lars Hunt Location: The Nullarbor Plains Desert spans Western and Southern Australia, between approximately 30°S-32°S, 121°E-134°E (figure 1) (Ref 1). The Nullarbor plain is bordered by the arid salt lakes region of Western Australia, arid plains of Southern Australia, and North by the Great Victoria Desert. It is bordered on the south by the Great Australian Bight seacoast (Ref 2). Figure 1 - Location of Nullarbor Plain Biome: The Nullarbor…

Many people do not know about the dangers of hailstorms, which is very unsafe. Not knowing this can result in many severe injuries or death! That is why knowing about these types of storms and letting others know about them could be life saving. If you told someone what to do when a hailstorm comes, and a hailstorm does come, the people that do know, will be safe. Hailstorms can be extremely dangerous, and it is important to understand how to be safe when one occurs because they severely affect…

In the novel Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien, Ann lives in a valley with a self-contained weather system, referred to in the story as a "meteorological enclave." This valley is completely unaffected by the weather outside; therefore, it is protected from the radiation fallout after the nuclear war. After reading the novel, a question that rose was whether a meteorological enclave was theoretically possible? I concluded that that a theoretical meteorological enclave is possible, after…

we set for ourselves, trends we follow, and our behavior are derived from our culture. In this way, the misunderstood Minnesotan culture has impacted my perception, personality, and habits. For anyone unaccustomed to the weather of Minnesota, my perception of snow and cold weather must seem quite bizarre. While non-natives bury themselves beneath layers of blankets when the temperature drops below freezing, I pull on my jean shorts and flip flops in an attempt to wring every last drop…

General Geography of the Valley Yosemite National Park is one of the most renowned places to visit. A spectacular part of Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley, which is full of geological, ecological and human history as well as many breathtaking views. It is located in the western Sierra Nevada Mountains, and has a relatively cold climate with a generous amount of precipitation. Also, there is a variety of vegetation in Yosemite Valley, and many physical features. Yosemite Valley…

Hei! Finland is a great country and although it has many differences from Florida, it has many similarities also. Our country and state of Florida in general is very different and we don’t have the same everyday life as Finnish people. There are more similarities than you would think, like in the types of agriculture we have, what we celebrate, and how our families are similar. First of all, the two areas have very different types of landscape. In Finland, the landscape consists of lots of hills…

place to go because of it being so close to the equator. The weather on average is 74 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, and in the summer it is around 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually, when you have warm weather, humidity is present. In Mexico, the humidity can range from 18%-87%, depending on the season. Even though the warm temperatures are a good way to get away from the colder weather up north, it also has a lot of sun. Mexico’s weather is perfect for basking in the sun and getting a tan.…