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Physics of Space Weather
Subatomic particles zipping around through magnetized plasma - does that sound like physics to you? The tools of the science of physics are essential ingredients for an understanding of space weather phenomena. This page provides links to physics fundamentals relevant to space weather.
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Starting Points for Science
Some basic concepts find applications in many, many places throughout science, especially physical ...Read more
Mechanics
Mechanics is the term used to refer to one of the main branches of the science of physics. ...Read more
Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and magnetism are two closely related and very important topics within the science ...Read more
Thermal Physics
The scientific field of thermal physics is concerned with heat and temperature. When we delve ...Read more
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Atoms and the minute particles from which they are made strongly influence the nature of many ...Read more
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Do you know what this word or phrase means?Orographic lift
xOrographic lift : Occurs when an air mass is forced to rise over geographic relief from a lower elevation. As the air mass rises it expands and cools adiabatically, which can raise the relative humidity to 100%, create clouds and precipitation.
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Marine Scientists, Students Find Widespread Floating Plastic Debris in North Atlantic Ocean
Despite growing awareness of the problem of plastic pollution in the world's oceans, little solid scientific information has existed about the nature and scope of the issue. This week, a team of researchers...Read more
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