Category: Water Science

You might not have thought, but the Appalachian Mountains are considered among the oldest mountains in the world, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, the river system that is contained within...

The source of a river is a fundamental element in the hydrological cycle, acting as the beginning where water flows downstream to create rivers, lakes, and ultimately, oceans. These sources, which...

A  river is very important to civilized societies and has many parts providing drinking water, and electrical power along with transportation and food to developing established and functioning...

As of this writing in the past week, At least 17 people have been confirmed dead in Florida's Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico, including at least five due to tornadoes. At the same...

When the weather gets a little warmer, blue-green algae starts to appear on canals, creeks, rivers, and reservoirs. This blue-green algae can be harmful to both people and animals. How do you...

On average, sea water contains about 3.5 percent salt. That salt makes sea water more dense than freshwater. The increased density makes people, animals, and other objects more buoyant in sea water....