Geology

Oxygen cycle is the name given to a complex biogeochemical process through which it is guaranteed that oxygen moves in order to circulate in and out of the Earth's surface. As noted when analyzing how oxygen (a chemical element also present in the water cycle) is transformed […]

Anisotropy is a term that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) presents in its dictionary as a word from the field of physics that refers to the condition of anisotropic. This word, in turn, refers to the diversity of physical properties that a body or substance can demonstrate according to […]

Geothermal energy is, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), a word with two official meanings. On the one hand, it refers to the grouping of internal phenomena of a thermal nature that occur within the terrestrial globe; On the other hand, it identifies the study carried out by scientists regarding geothermal energy […]

Coast is a concept that has different uses and can even come from different etymological sources. Its most common meaning derives from the Catalan or Galician coast, in turn coming from a Latin word that can be translated "rib", "side" or "side". In that case, the shore of a body is called a coast […]

Sea level is an expression used to give an idea of ​​the altitude of different corners that are part of the Earth, taking the average ocean level as a reference. In this regard, we cannot fail to take into account that this parameter is neither constant (as a consequence of the tides) nor uniform […]

Energy security is a concept that refers to the sustainable supply of energy. The notion refers to generation and supply that must be carried out in a sustainable manner both economically and environmentally. The idea of ​​energy security is also associated with the satisfaction of energy demand through […]

Plate tectonics is an expression that refers to a theory focused on the structure of the lithosphere. This last word is used in the field of Geology to refer to the outer layer of the Earth, a portion that is characterized by being rocky, solid, rigid and cold. This reasoning is divided into […]

Sedimentation is the result, both the act and the effect, of settling. It is a process during which various materials that are transported by different agents precipitate or deposit on different surfaces. As a result of this phenomenon, these solids that arise from weathering and […]

Pedology is, like pedology, a branch of soil science, a discipline that in turn is included within the so-called Earth sciences. In the case of pedology, by focusing on how each soil is classified and formed in the natural environment, it is possible to establish a […]

Neptune is a relevant concept both in the field of astronomy and in the field of mythology. It is also an important notion within astrology since those who dedicate themselves to it analyze the influence of each planet on the different signs of the zodiac. Specifically, we must keep in mind that Neptune […]