SEC Chapter 816 812 Oasis
Chapter 816 812 Oasis
Thunder Strike?
The audience was flabbergasted.
Bi Fang explained in layman's terms,
"The first field test conducted in the Western Sahara showed that when sand grains are blown and rub against each other, they generate an electric field."
"When this happens, the smaller dust particles usually absorb electrons from the larger ones, thereby becoming negatively charged themselves."
"As a result, dust particles are more easily blown into the higher atmosphere, while the positively charged sand grains tend to stay closer to the ground. This separation of charges creates an electric field that electrifies the dust trapped in the sand, causing it to flow more into the atmosphere, resulting in larger storms."
"This sphere not only has lightning that strikes downward, but also lightning that strikes upwards."
[Sheesh, that's dangerously fascinating.]
[Knowledge level up!]
[How come I've never heard of this before?]
"It's right that you haven't heard of it, because such events are rare. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone being struck dead by lightning inside a sandstorm."
[Too hellish for me.]
[Never heard of it either.]
[Anyway, let's celebrate, another day racing against death!]
[Master Fang has rockets behind him, right?]
[Death is like the wind, always at my side, but it can never catch up to me.]
Having survived the sandstorm crisis, Bi Fang continued on his way with Alpha, but this time, he chose not to control the reins and let them dangle freely.
There are many ways to get water in the desert, but with camels, there's no need to pick the complicated and slower ones.
"I've said before that following animals is undoubtedly a way to find water sources and even food. However, this definitely does not include bringing a dog and hoping it can find water for you."
"Virtually all animals have their own fixed living territories, even migratory birds do, despite their annual migrations. The routes are set."
"They know where there is abundant water and grass, where there are no predators, and where they can safely rest. They almost never change, which is why Professor Étienne came to me from far away to ask for help in altering the migration route of the White-fronted Geese. If not altered, urbanization would force them into extinction along their migration routes."
"Have you figured out the reason?"
"Most animals know the locations of water sources, not because they are extraordinarily gifted or have antennas on their heads pointing to water sources."
Bi Fang placed his hands on his temples, pointing his index fingers out and rotating them around in a comedic gesture that amused the audience.
[Because they live there, they know it, right?]
"That's correct. An animal's territory is like our house, and a water source is the house's tap water supply. As the owner of the house, you naturally know where the taps are."
"Animals get thirsty. Knowing to follow them to the tap is all you need, but if you bring a dog into unfamiliar territory, finding the tap relies purely on luck."
"Almost no animal inherently has the ability to directly locate water sources, which is why they usually don't stray far from their own territories."
"If the tap in the house breaks and there is no plumber in nature, animals can only move house, but moving is not that simple and often comes with a very painful cost. Those who have seen the African Savanna's wildlife migration will understand clearly."
[Wildebeest!]
[The widowmaker, African Buffalo!]
[Truly shocking, every time they cross the river and then get bitten by crocodiles, ending up as dinner, or luckily slip through with the main group.]
[Humans might spend a lifetime's savings and effort to move house, animals don't have it easy either (Dog's head).]
[Almost all, I bet Old Fang is about to mention an exception, I guess it's Alpha.]
"Smart."
Bi Fang laughed and patted Alpha's neck.
"When humans are in the desert, the biggest difficulty they face is finding water. Without water, you could perish in a few hours from dehydration. But camels in the desert don't face this issue; they can always find an oasis and drink water, making them one of the few animals that can actively seek out water sources."
"This is thanks to their unusually structured nostrils. The nostrils of a camel are slanted and can open and close at will to prevent dust from entering. Inside are structures like valves, covered with olfactory cells. They can