Ash Cloud Formation And Dispersion Volcanic eruptions are fascinating geological phenomena, but they don’t usually break into the news cycle unless they are spectacular, come with a risk of tsunami, or create an ash cloud that might reach UK airspace. Though not...
The World’s Most Magnificent Underground Rivers When we think about magnificent rivers, we think of iconic water flows like The Nile, Congo, and the Amazon rivers, all of which have had movies made about them. However, sometimes, beneath our feet and unknown to...
With the Solstice upon us, our thoughts turn to the longest day and the many associated festivals and events that occur around this solar event. Stonehenge, the ancient and mysterious stone circle found in Wiltshire, has become a global focal point for the solstice,...
The 1st of May marks the anniversary of Scotland’s union with England – a historical event which occurred in 1707. But when and how did Wales and Northern Ireland unite with the UK? Let’s find out. The UK vs Great Britain Before we learn about how the countries of...
And What Are The 6 Global Hurricane Seasons? When European explorers travelled to the Caribbean centuries ago they experienced especially violent storms that battered their ships. They would later learn that the local people referred to these storms as hurakan and...
5 Freshly Found In 2023 When we hear so much about deforestation and declining habitats and dwindling species, (at a rate of 273 species a day), it can be a relief to hear that last year scientists discovered in hundreds of new-to-science species. These include an...