Browsing: Landforms, Processes & Habitats

Puget Sound shorelines vary significantly, classified into four main types: rocky coasts, beaches, embayments, and large river deltas. Each type is shaped by geological factors, tidal…

The article discusses the importance of understanding seabed features for effective marine environmental management, particularly in light of climate change impacting coastal hazards. It emphasizes the…

The Arctic has been warming significantly faster than the global average since the 1970s, with Greenland experiencing mean annual air temperatures about 3 °C higher than…

The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, authorized in 1996, comprises 34 islands and peninsulas and is managed by various federal, state, municipal, and non-profit agencies.…

The article examines the Human Settlement Environment (HSE) in arid areas, particularly focusing on Gansu Province in Northwestern China. It highlights how the natural and social…

The study area spans 78,000 km² between 68–71°N and 20–26°E, featuring diverse climates from wet maritime to dry continental, with a landscape shaped by past glaciations.…

The article examines the rapid retreat of glaciers in the Andes, particularly focusing on the La Raya mountain range in Peru, and its impact on land…

The article categorizes factors affecting vegetation carbon sequestration into three main areas: climate impacts (mainly precipitation and temperature), other environmental factors (such as landforms, vegetation types,…

The article examines the essential role of mining in providing resources for modern economies while highlighting its significant environmental impacts. Despite generating USD$544 billion in revenue…

The IPCC’s 2018 Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C discusses critical impacts, greenhouse gas emission pathways, and implications for sustainable development and poverty eradication in…