Tag Archives: climate
Who made the first infographic?
Reading about Alexander von Humboldt’s scientific voyage in South America, I stumbled upon his Naturgemälde (“painting of nature”) which he drew after almost conquering the summit of Chimborazo in Ecuador in 1802. It shows a cross section of Chimborazo, arguably the highest mountain in … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ecuador, History, Technology, Travel
Tagged Alexander von Humboldt, Chimborazo, climate, geography, infographic, science, Statistics
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Where have all the Thunderstorms gone?
Last night, the weather was sticky with sweltering heat and humidity. I left the windows open throughout the night, hoping to be awoken by a thunderstorm. Yes, I love thunderstorms. Actually I like all kind of storms. But a light … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged climate, Congo, lightning, science, storm, thunderstorm, weather
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