Prehistoric underwater life forms in the ocean shortly after the Cambrian explosion Gettys The Cambrian period, which occurred from 541 to 485 million years ago, marked the evolution of the first animals with hard protective parts, such as trilobites. These marine arthropods had mineralized shells that covered their entire bodies, often adorned with spikes. However, …
The air quality in New York City has reached “Unhealthy” levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. People are being advised to avoid outdoor activities and wear well-fitting face masks. If you live in the Midwestern, Northeastern, or Middle Atlantic U.S., you’re probably familiar with the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its recent spike. …
Once again, smoke from wildfires in Canada covered New York City in a haze. But smoke wasn’t the … [+] only thing flying in the faces of New Yorkers.(Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) Getty Images New York City (NYC) is currently facing two major issues. Firstly, the smoke from the Canadian wildfires has reached …
Fire, smoke, and air quality depiction on June 28th, 2023 EPA In my writing, I enjoy intertwining my passions for weather, climate, science, sports, and music. This piece is a perfect example of that. Currently, parts of Quebec and Ontario are being devastated by wildfires, and the prevailing wind patterns are carrying the smoke into …
This captivating photo, provided by OceanGate Expeditions, showcases the remarkable submersible vessel called Titan. The purpose of this vessel is to explore the wreckage site of the legendary Titanic. Currently, a race against time is underway in the vast North Atlantic, as an international armada of ships and airplanes tirelessly search for the missing submersible. …
The smoke from the raging wildfires in Central Canada has been causing a haze across much of the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic U.S. over the past few weeks. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the smoke reached the U.S. East Coast, leading to bad air quality and advisories affecting around 110 million people. The smoke has been …
Smoke forecasts for June 7th, 2023 NOAA During a conference call this morning, a colleague in the Northeast had to pause due to the poor air quality associated with smoke. Wildfires in Canada and prevailing winds are transporting a significant amount of smoke into the Interstate 95 corridor of the northeastern United States, including densely …