The temperatures on the surface of our planet are, for the most part, enjoyable and perfect for life. But what is happening deep down under the surface? How hot is the center of the Earth? Layers of the Earth Earth has many layers, each layer unique in its composition and properties. There are five main …
Volcanic activity on Earth is fascinating, but Earth is far from being the only planet in our Solar system with volcanoes. Which planet has the most volcanoes? Which has the largest one? Want to know where there is the most volcanic activity in our Solar system? Let’s find out! Which planet has the most volcanoes? …
Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” is one of the most influential books in history. He was a renowned scientist, during and after his lifetime. Explore some interesting as well as fun facts about Charles Darwin, from his nickname “Gas” to his marriage. 1. He was given the nickname “Gas” in school Not for …
You know the Sun is hot and you know the core of the Earth is extremely hot. But is the core of the Earth hotter than the Sun? Or is it the other way around? Does the answer depend on which part of the Sun we look at? We’ll explore the temperatures of both the …
Lava is one of the most destructive natural forces on Earth. It can level buildings and lay waste to whole towns in a matter of minutes. But the same can be said for fires as well. So is lava hotter than fire? Let’s look at the temperatures of both and find an answer to this …
There are many amazing facts about volcanoes that most people don’t know about. They are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena on our planet and we have learned more about them in the last century than ever before. We all know that they bring loads of destruction, but they also create beautiful sceneries and …