Thursday, January 27, 2011

Volcano film, an incredible volcano (un volcán de "película")

How many unrealistic scenes according to what you know about volcanoes could you find in this movie? (¿cuántas escenas poco realistas de acuerdo con lo que sabes sobre volcanes podrías encontrar en esta película?) Please, pay attention to the volcanic bombs, which explode! (bombas volcánicas, que explotan!), to      
volcanic ash, similar to large dandruff (ceniza volcánica, parecida a una gran caspa). What is strange about the lava in this film? (¿Qué hay de extraño acerca de la lava en esta película?)

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Spring equinox (equinoccio de primavera)

The following video explains to you why seasons exist and especially what is the position between the sun and Earth the moment Spring begins (March equinox). It also explains what causes tides (las mareas) and more:

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Wolf ancestor

Miacids are thought to be the ancestors of wolves and any other today´s living carnivorous mammal. They were primitive carnivores and mammals which lived more than 62 millions years ago.


The following image is a Miacid fossil found in Germany:

I asked you to draw what the ancestor of wolf looked like using your imagination. Is it like the pictures above?