Weather chief Sonny Pajarilla of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Palawan said Tuesday that the Ekman Transport wherein the wind-driven wave or the wave caused by intense wind goes towards the right direction of the wind at 45 to 90 degrees. The wind will push the water as the latter is viscous and has a compact molecule.
The Forest Foundation of the Philippines released an official statement November 11 confirming the discovery of the new record as of an ongoing study being done in the country on palm species. According to the statement, the discovery was made by the foundation’s grantee, the Pro-Seeds Development Association.