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 | | Understanding Tropical Cyclones | | by balisunset, Jul 22, 2008 | | Cyclonic storms are centers of low pressure with inward-spiraling winds that form where warm and cold air masses meet. Hurricanes develop over water about 10 degrees north or south of the equator in a manner similar to cyclonic storms elsewhere in the world, then move westward through the trade wind belt. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | The Great Earthquake of Aleppo | | by balisunset, Jul 22, 2008 | | The earthquake of 1138 completely destroyed a vast area in and around Aleppo, now called Halab, and jolted places two hundred miles from the city. The death toll was 230,000, making it one of the five deadliest earthquakes in recorded history. There were several small aftershocks and, twenty years later, another very strong earthquake. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Five Carnivorous Plants | | by Fernando T, Jul 11, 2008 | | Many plants survive by having sunlight, water, and soil, but discover how these plants are able to acquire their food in a different way. | | Comments(5) Liked It: 13 |
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 | | Danger of Endangered Species | | by Len Maxwell, Jul 5, 2008 | | A somewhat acerbic look at ecology, conservation, tree-hugging, activism, and how they impact the lives of other citizens. | | Comments(9) Liked It: 14 |
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