Browsing: Oceans

The Earth’s Formation and Early Evolution 4.56 billion years ago (Bya) Earth is born from…

Understanding ENSO Patterns The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a climate phenomenon that involves fluctuations…

What is Carbon Dioxide? Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, and naturally occurring gas that…

Understanding Ocean Acidification Ocean acidification refers to the ongoing decrease in the pH levels of…

Definition An Earth observing satellite is a spacecraft that orbits Earth and collects data about…

The Earth’s magnetic field is a region of space around the planet that is shaped…

NASA’s Earth Observatory is a vital tool for scientists and researchers around the world, providing…

is the rigid outermost layer of a planet, dwarf planet, or moon. It is made…

Understanding the Carbon Cycle The carbon cycle is a complex natural process that regulates the…