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- Tuesday Tunes: Surname band names of the rock era
- Ten planning lessons from astronomical research sites
- Tuesday Tunes: Out-of-this-world rock band names
- Riding the rails of interstellar discovery at the Very Large Array
- Majestic “mesa” cities and towns around the globe
- Canada’s next supergroup – A Short Walk to Pluto
- Two migration tales of strength, hardship, and tenacity
- An out-of-this-world visit to the Very Large Array (VLA)
- Albuquerque is a national leader in water conservation
- The buzz about America’s “bee-friendly” cities
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Tag Archives: Iceland
World’s largest cities above 60 degrees north latitude – UPDATED
At the end of this post is a list of the 17 northernmost cities in the world with a population of 100,000 or more residents and which are situated at a minimum of 60 degrees north latitude. Metro area … Continue reading
Earth eye-candy: Fire and Iceland
Here’s an impressive satellite photograph of the flames from the 32 square mile Holuhraun basaltic lava field (fissure system volcano) in Iceland. Set amid the winter snows and nearby glacier, the lava field presents a stark and dramatic contrast of our … Continue reading
Posted in aerospace, environment, Europe, geography, Geology, history, land use, Maps, nature, Outer Space, pictures, seasons, Travel, weather
Tagged basaltic fissure system, Earth, environment, Europe, geography, geology, Iceland, lava, nature, terrain, topography, volcanoes
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Fun in a winter without winter
Here are some zany winter fun ideas to pass the time during our winter of no winter. Hopefully, everyone realizes that these are whimsical and they are not intended for actual participation (with the possible exception of the Iceland summer). … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Climate Change, consumerism, entertainment, Environment, fun, seasons, Travel
Tagged cold, Florida, fun, humor, Iceland, Manitoba, recreation, snow, sports, weather, winter
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