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The loudest ocean sound came from an icequake.Ship sailing through icy ocean in GreenlandShutterstockIn 1997, the Nation...
08/05/2022

The loudest ocean sound came from an icequake.
Ship sailing through icy ocean in Greenland
Shutterstock

In 1997, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captured one of the loudest sounds ever recorded, which they named "The Bloop." The sound was loud enough to be picked up by sensors over 3,000 miles away. Originally, researches noted that the nature of the sound made it seem like it came from an animal, although no known animal exists that is large enough to make that sound. After 15 years, the NOAA concluded that the noise came from an icequake, which is when seismic activities cause a break in frozen ground. However, many people still question this conclusion, and The Bloop is the source of many conspiracy theories to this day.

The ocean's canyons make the Grand Canyon seem small.

Not to take anything away from the gorgeous Grand Canyon on Earth, but the Zhemchug Canyon, located in the Bering Sea, has a vertical relief of 8,520 feet—almost 2,500 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon.

06/05/2022

The biggest ocean waves are beneath its surface.

The biggest ocean waves are not the ones that you can see from the shoreline. As physical oceanographer Kim Martini told Deep Sea News, the largest waves that occur in the ocean are called internal waves, which take place between two fluids with two different densities. As these internal waves travel—for thousands of miles, no less—they can grow to be 650 feet tall.

Water at the bottom of the ocean is incredibly hot.

In these deepest parts of the ocean, the water temperature may only be 2º to 4º Celsius, with the exception of water coming out of hydrothermal vents in the seafloor. The water released from these vents can be up to 400º Celsius (750º Fahrenheit). It's the intense pressure at these depths—the same pressure that would crush you—that keeps the water from boiling.

The ocean is home to nearly 95% of all life.

With so much going on well below the surface, it's easy to forget that the oceans are teeming with life. In fact, 94% of life is aquatic, according to the USA Science & Engineering Festival. That means those of us who live on land are part of a very, very small minority.

The loudest ocean sound came from an icequake.Ship sailing through icy ocean in GreenlandShutterstockIn 1997, the Nation...
06/05/2022

The loudest ocean sound came from an icequake.
Ship sailing through icy ocean in Greenland
Shutterstock
In 1997, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captured one of the loudest sounds ever recorded, which they named "The Bloop." The sound was loud enough to be picked up by sensors over 3,000 miles away. Originally, researches noted that the nature of the sound made it seem like it came from an animal, although no known animal exists that is large enough to make that sound. After 15 years, the NOAA concluded that the noise came from an icequake, which is when seismic activities cause a break in frozen ground. However, many people still question this conclusion, and The Bloop is the source of many conspiracy theories to this day.

Night crossingsRoutes with a large number of night crossings sometimes turn into a nightmare. Not happy with the low cos...
07/04/2022

Night crossings
Routes with a large number of night crossings sometimes turn into a nightmare. Not happy with the low cost and high speed of movement. And a rich program during the day brings only disappointment. After a night spent on the bus, there is little desire to run to see Prague or Vienna. As a result, excursions are crumpled and do not allow you to enjoy the beauty of the city.

Tours with one night crossing at the very beginning and end of the trip will be optimal. In this case, the trip will not be so tiring, you will have free time to walk around the city or visit attractions that are of interest to you, but are not included in the standard program.

Night crossingsRoutes with a large number of night crossings sometimes turn into a nightmare. Not happy with the low cos...
05/04/2022

Night crossings
Routes with a large number of night crossings sometimes turn into a nightmare. Not happy with the low cost and high speed of movement. A rich program during the day brings only disappointment. After a night spent on the bus, there is little desire to run to see Prague or Vienna. As a result, excursions are crumpled and do not allow you to enjoy the beauty of the city.

Tours with one night crossing at the very beginning and end of the trip will be optimal. In this case, the trip will not be so tiring, you will have free time to walk around the city or visit attractions that are of interest to you, but are not included in the standard program.

Seats on the busNo matter what anyone says about the inconvenience and length of a trip to a vacation spot on a bus, suc...
05/04/2022

Seats on the bus
No matter what anyone says about the inconvenience and length of a trip to a vacation spot on a bus, such tours continue to be in demand. However, the life hack is also suitable for those who go on an excursion. It is quite convenient to travel to places located right at the door. Tourists acquire an impromptu table. On it you can lay out the little things necessary on the road, change positions during sleep. For example, put your hands and head on it or put your feet on it, if the space and structure of the body allows.

The second option is the last row. Most carriers leave 1-2 empty seats on it, and there are few people who want to ride at the end of the bus. Traveling in pairs or threes, you can really get the whole row at your disposal. The advice is suitable for those who are not afraid of motion sickness and shaking.

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