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6 Types of Volcano Eruptions

From the explosive power of Plinian eruptions to the calm flow of Icelandic eruptions, we explore six eruption types from volcanoes.

Terrace farming involves creating step-like fields in hilly areas, allowing farmers to grow crops on slopes and control soil erosion.

Soil horizons are layers in the soil, each with different characteristics. They form over time, due to various natural processes.

The salmon lifecycle is a remarkable journey, unique in the animal kingdom. These fish travel thousands of miles throughout their lives.

A force can make things move, stop, or change direction. For example, types of forces include gravity, friction, and magnetism.

Atoms are the tiny building blocks of everything around us, from the air we breathe to the stars in the sky. Today we explore the atom.

Nature interacts in some pretty interesting ways. Ecological relationships are like the friendships and rivalries in nature’s big community.

The International Date Line is an imaginary boundary, running from the poles. It lies mainly along the 180° longitude in the Pacific Ocean.

Fossilization is a process that turns once-living organisms into stone-like fossils. Today, we’ll look into the steps of fossilization.

Flash flooding is a sudden and intense flooding that happens in a short period. It happens with little warning and rapidly fills the streets.

These environmental calendar days remind us to take care of our planet. We can plant trees, cut down on waste, and learn about nature.

Our eyes are one of the most complex body parts because it’s like our window to the world. Learn about 10 important parts of the eye.

Stream ordering is a way to classify the size of streams. The Strahler method is a way to classify streams based on their branches.

Ecosystems are like nature’s neighborhoods, where plants, animals, and living things work together. Learn about the types of ecosystems.

Tree rings are like a history book. They show us how old trees are and their environment like ring thickness, fire scars, and lopsided rings.