by Wessel Wessels | Feb 14, 2020 | General
A solar eclipse is one of the most well-known and anticipated celestial events ever observed worldwide for centuries. We take a closer look at exactly what it is and how it differs from a lunar eclipse.A total solar eclipse primarily occurs during the New Moon when...
by Wessel Wessels | Feb 1, 2020 | General
Numerous readers worldwide, including a large number of small to medium businesses, already own a home or personal weather station. This raises the question of what the real benefits of owning one are.The primary benefits of a home weather station are its ability to...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 25, 2020 | General
In unique instances, an event identified by strange blue “flames or lights” can be seen on tall structures like towers or ship masts in the evening. It occurred throughout history and is known as St Elmo’s Fire.St. Elmo’s Fire is defined as a...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 22, 2020 | General
Earth gets bombarded with large amounts of solar radiation on a daily basis. Although it is crucial for all life on the planet, it is just as deadly. Atmospheric Absorption protects us from its most harmful effects.Atmospheric Absorption is defined as the process...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 19, 2020 | General
Winds primarily form due to air pressure changes over distance and the pressure gradient. However, topographical changes on the surface of the planet can also create certain wind types, like canyon winds.A canyon wind forms in the evening as canyon walls cool down,...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 12, 2020 | General
All inland waterways, regardless of size, play a crucial role in providing a water supply to nature and humans while replenishing larger bodies of water. It includes the seemingly insignificant ephemeral stream.An ephemeral stream is defined as a temporary stream that...
