The tropical rainforest biome has four main characteristics: very high annual rainfall, high average temperatures, nutrient-poor soil, and high levels of biodiversity (species richness). … Tropical rainforests also have high humidity; about 88% during the wet season and approximately 77% in the dry season. Which biomes have tropical climates? ThereRead More →
HOUSTON – Four years ago, people up and down the Texas coast were bracing for what would become one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States. Hurricane Harvey made landfall about 10 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2017, on San Jose Island, as a Category 4Read More →
Scotland has a temperate oceanic climate, milder than might be expected from its latitude. Despite its small area, there are considerable variations. Precipitation is greatest in the mountainous areas of the west, as prevailing winds, laden with moisture from the Atlantic, blow from the southwest. Did Scotland have a hotRead More →
11 Amazing Rainforest Animals Mountain Gorilla. Mountain gorillas are the largest living primates on earth! … Blue Morpho Butterfly. … Okapi. … Brown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth. … Jaguar. … Capybara. … Scarlet Macaw. … Poison Dart Frog. Why are tropical rainforests found? Rainforests are found in the tropics, the region betweenRead More →
When do tropical cyclones occur? The typhoon season in the western North Pacific region typically runs from May to November. The Americas/Caribbean hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, peaking in August and September. The cyclone season in South Pacific and Australia normally runs from November to April.Read More →
The storm becomes a hurricane when winds reach a minimum of 74 mph (64 kt). Do tropical storms get renamed when they become hurricanes? A tropical storm gets a name when its sustained winds reach 39 mph; it becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74 mph. … If aRead More →
On the flip side, “tropical” or “warm water” fish need their water to be at an optimum temperature to be healthy and comfortable. Tropical fish need water that is between 76° to 80°F (25° to 27°C) although different types of fish have different requirements. Do tropical fish need salt inRead More →
Rainforests typically receive over 2000mm of rain each year. The largest rainforests are in the Amazon in Brazil (South America), Demographic Republic of Congo (Africa) and Indonesia (South East Asia). Tropical rainforests are also found in Hawaii and the islands of the Pacific & Caribbean. Where are the 8 majorRead More →
In the United States, Cristobal caused multiple tornadoes and waterspouts along the Gulf Coast and the Midwest. Altogether, Cristobal caused at least US$665 million in damage and 6 fatalities. Throughout its entire lifespan, the cyclone killed 46 people and caused $865 million (2020 USD) in damages. Has Iceland ever hitRead More →