Formentera beach, in the Balearic archipelago

What is the summer solstice?

Do you know what the summer solstice is? We tell you everything you need to know about the longest day of the year and how you can celebrate it.

biosphere

What is the biosphere?

Don't you know what the biosphere is? Discover how is the entire gaseous, solid and liquid area of ​​the earth's surface that is occupied by living beings.

Arctic

Polar climate

The polar climate is the coldest. The temperatures are very low all year round and it hardly rains. Why is the polar landscape like this? Come in and we'll tell you.

Layers of the Earth

Discover the layers of the Earth explained from various models (Chemical and mechanical composition). From the crust to the core all parts of the earth

Desert

How is the weather in the desert

What is the weather like in the desert? Depending on the type (hot or cold desert), it will have one climate or another. Discover which one here as well as its flora and fauna

The atmosphere and its layers

Layers of the atmosphere

The 5 layers of the atmosphere that surround the Earth and protect it: The troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. What is each one for?

May Sayings

We tell you what the sayings of May are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

environmental pollution

How pollution affects us

How does pollution affect us? It has very negative and damaging effects on humans. Find out how pollution affects us.

solar radiation incident on the earth's surface

Solar radiation

Solar radiation is an important meteorological variable that is responsible for the planet's temperatures and is dangerous if climate change increases

Nuclear power plants, one of the causes of air pollution

What is acid rain?

Acid rain occurs as a consequence of air pollution. It has multiple consequences, and we will tell you all of them here.

Clouds

World Meteorological Day 2017

Today, March 23, is World Meteorological Day. It pays tribute to meteorologists, who issue alerts to protect the population.

Planet Earth seen from space

Age of the earth

We tell you what the age of the earth is and how naturalists and geologists have calculated it over the last two centuries.

NASA: California sinks

California sinks. The extraction of groundwater is causing subsidence rates to threaten the supply of precious food.

Mars

Climate change on Mars

Mars has a parched surface in which the water in its atmosphere condenses into frost. What happened to the climate of Mars?

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World Wetlands Day 2017

On February 2, World Wetlands Day is celebrated in order to protect these ecosystems that are key to the survival of animals and plants.

Thaw

February Sayings

We tell you what are the sayings of February. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Arctic

Climate zones on Earth

We tell you what are the climatic zones of the Earth and what are their characteristics. Come in and learn more about our planet.

Planet earth from space

How the sun affects the weather

Have you ever wondered how the sun affects the weather? Despite being millions of miles away, it has a remarkable effect on the planet.

Climate overview

The hopeful climate outlook for 2016

Work is being done to reduce the effects of climate change and for a suitable climate in which to live in harmony. 2016 summary of the climate context.

Lake Baikal

Why is Lake Baikal so famous?

Lake Baikal is the most famous in the world. Do you want to know the reasons why it is so important and how incredible it can be?

Emissions of greenhouse gases

Greenhouse effect

Do you really know the role of the greenhouse effect, how it occurs and what impact it has on the planet? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW HERE.

What are atmospheric rivers?

Atmospheric rivers are responsible for the greater transport of water vapor to extratropical areas, carrying more water than the Amazon River.

January sayings

We tell you what are the sayings of January. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Winter

We welcome winter 2016-2017

Today we welcome winter. Just a few hours ago it arrived. Its official time of entry has been at 11:44 in the peninsula.

Professional weather station

How to choose a weather station?

A weather station is something that every meteorology fan should have. Enter and we will help you choose the most suitable for you.

Polar ice caps

New study of sea level rise

A recent study estimates that the sea level could rise two meters in height by the year 2100. This poses new scientific challenges.

Why do tornadoes occur in Spain?

Have you ever wondered why tornadoes occur in Spain? They are not as common phenomena as in the US, but this situation could change.

Biomes

What is a biome?

What is a biome? Discover these geographical areas in which we find groups of animals and plants that may be there because of the ability to adapt.

Winter

December sayings

We tell you what the sayings of December are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

A strong 6,9 earthquake shakes Fukushima

At 21.59:6,9 p.m. Spanish time, a strong earthquake of XNUMX magnitude occurred in Fukushima. Despite its intensity, it has not caused victims or significant damage.

The Canigou effect

If you see mountains that come out of the Mediterranean you may be witnessing the Canigou effect. Enter and we will explain what this curious phenomenon consists of.

The lithosphere

The lithosphere

The lithosphere is made up of the Earth's crust and the Earth's outer mantle. It is part of one of the four subsystems of the Earth.

Winter Solstice

Winter solstice

The winter solstice coincides in that it is the shortest day and the longest night in the northern hemisphere and vice versa in the southern hemisphere.

Does the Supermoon cause tsunamis?

The Supermoon is a phenomenon that when it occurs, draws a lot of attention. It is spectacular, but ... is it also dangerous? Can it cause tsunamis?

What is the thermal amplitude?

Thermal amplitude is the numerical difference between the minimum and maximum values ​​observed during a given period of time. Enter to know more.

Watermelon snow

What is watermelon snow?

Watermelon snow is a phenomenon that occurs in the polar regions due to microscopic algae that stains the landscape red. Enter to know more.

Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream is one of the most important currents as it plays an important role in stabilizing the global climate and especially in Europe.

November sayings

We tell you what the sayings of November are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Fall

October sayings

We tell you what the sayings of October are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Autumn Landscape

Fall 2016 curiosities

Now that the autumn season has just entered, it is a good time to talk about a series of curiosities about this time of year.

Tree in autumn

September sayings

We tell you what are the sayings of September. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Arctic ice

Arctic ice hits record low

Arctic ice has hit its all-time low, a new negative record that adds to those it has been beating since 1978.

Majorca

How is the Mediterranean climate

The Mediterranean climate is a temperate climate that occurs in many parts of Spain and other countries. We tell you what its main characteristics are.

Global warming

4 curiosities about global warming

We tell you 4 curiosities about global warming that will surprise you. Enter to find out what effects it can have if we do nothing to prevent it.

Cloud

How do clouds form

We tell you how clouds are formed and the different types that there are. Enter and learn more about the protagonists that beautify the sky.

Sunset beach

August sayings

We tell you what the sayings of August are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Prado

July Sayings

We tell you what the sayings of July are. Find out what the weather will be like this month of the year thanks to the sayings. Do not miss it.

Rainy forest

Equatorial climate

The equatorial climate is characterized by being home to the most lush and most populated forests in the world. Enter and we will explain why.

Desertification in Spain

Desertification in Spain

Desertification in Spain is a sad reality. Did you know that 20% of the territory is already a desert? It is a problem that needs an urgent solution.

Friar of time

The friar of time

He has been predicting tomorrow's weather for more than 100 years with incredible precision. How does El friar del tiempo work? We will tell you. Enters.

Sea ice

What is the ice pack?

The ice pack is much more than frozen ocean floor. Without it, the balance of these ecosystems could be broken forever. Learn more about her.

wind-up

The Levante and Poniente wind

Take good note of what the famous Levante and Poniente winds consist of and their importance during the summer months.

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What are ultraviolet rays

Do not lose detail of what ultraviolet rays consist of and what is the best way to protect your skin against these rays.

Terral in Malaga

What is the terral?

Do you want to know what the Terral is, that characteristic warm wind typical of summer? Enter to know the mechanism of the Catabatic Wind.

Thermometer

Heatwave

Have you heard of heatwave? This is an episode that refers to the hottest season of the year. Find out what its origin is and why it happens.

Climograph of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tropical climate

The tropical climate is one of the favorites of the human being: the temperatures are pleasant and the landscape is always green. Get to know him more deeply.

Everest

The high mountain climate

The high mountain climate is characterized by very cold and long winters, and cool and short summers. Come in and we'll tell you why.

Santander beach

June Sayings

We tell you what the June weather sayings are. Know what the weather will be like this month thanks to the sayings.

Climograph of Zaragoza

Continental climate

We explain in detail what the continental climate is and how it is characterized, a type of climate in which the seasons are well differentiated.

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The rainiest cities in Spain

Taking advantage of the fact that the month of April is a month in which it rains a lot, do not miss a detail of the rainiest Spanish cities.

Yellowstone

The supervolcanoes of the world

Supervolcanoes are very powerful. If they erupted, they could send several thousand cubic kilometers of matter into the atmosphere. But what are they?

Bee on flower

Bees and global warming

Bees are one of the most important pollinating insects. And yet they are at serious risk of extinction. Find out why.