Magnetic Pole Shift May Close Airports
The recent changes at Tampa Bay International Airport regarding magnetic pole re-calibration and runway closure, chart alignment and runway number…
How Big are Volcano Magma Chambers?
Permalink Remember that volcano that disrupted European air traffic for a few weeks during April, 2010? Have any idea how…
How SDO captures images of the Sun – Solar Dynamic Observatory
Permalink The upcoming solar cycle maximum is due to peak during 2012 and 2013. We will be seeing more and…
Cyber Terrorism – Nuclear Power Plants – Grid
Permalink The recent discovery of the “Stuxnet” computer worm cyber-weapon, apparently designed and used to infect Iran’s nuclear development control…
30 Acres for Self Sufficiency
Permalink I received an informative email from “Smitty” regarding the opinion that 30 to 50 acres of land may be…
Katla Eruption History
The average time between Katla eruptions since 80 BC is 52 years. The Icelandic volcano has pretty much followed this…
Solar Cooking is Survival Friendly
Permalink Solar Cooking – Convenient and Cost Effective Since Ken and I are always looking for ways to become more…
Effects Of Volcanic Ash
Permalink A significant danger from volcanoes is the volcanic ash that can be ejected high into the atmosphere and cause…
Volcano 101
Volcanoes What are volcanoes? How Are Volcanoes Formed? A volcano in eruption is one of the most dramatic, fascinating,…
Could We Survive a Super Volcano?
Observing the volcanic ash cloud and the disruptions to northern Europe from Iceland’s recent volcanic eruption has caused me to…