Land & Water
Why is the Sea Salty?
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.
From calm lakes to roaring oceans, Earth’s waters are as diverse as they are essential.
Explore fascinating facts about freshwater and saltwater environments, their unique properties, and the vital roles they play in our world.
Land & Water
Why is the Sea Salty?
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.
Land & Water
9 Unknown Facts About The Pacific Ring of Fire
Did you know that 90% of the world's earthquakes occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Environment & Climate
The Great Carrier Reef – The Largest Fabricated Reef Ever!
The Great Carrier Reef was “created” on May 17th, 2006, when the US Navy towed the retired carrier out to sea and sunk it.
Chemistry & Physics
A Spoon Of Oil Can Calm A Lake
Benjamin Franklin would tell people that he could calm a choppy lake with the touch of his cane. He used oil for this magic trick.