Infographics on El Nino and Monsoon

Infographics on El Nino and Monsoon

A picture is worth a thousand words: information and data on earthquakes are summarized in graphics (in german).

What are tornadoes?

What are tornadoes?

A tornado is defined as a strong rotating air column with vertical axis, which must have contact to the ground. In most cases a tornado is visible as a funnel...

Winter Storms

Winter Storms

In Central Europe, each year severe winter storms cause considerable damage. A storm is defined for wind speeds in excess of 75 km/h (Beaufort 9).

GEOFON: Worldwide earthquake observation

GEOFON: Worldwide earthquake observation

GEOFON (GEOFOrschungsNetz) is the global seismological broad-band network operated by the German GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ).

Volcanic eruptions can be identified in tree trunks

Volcanic eruptions can be identified in tree trunks

Tree growth is affected by volcanic eruptions. Laboratory methods and measurements are explained