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Science story Earth
Winter storms are a common occurrence during winter months, and can be incredibly dangerous. Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, freezing rain, strong winds and cold temperatures that create hazardous…
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While diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring material on Earth, lonsdaleite has been found to be even harder in certain circumstances.
Science story Earth
The Earth’s rotation is extremely important for life on the planet. The rotation of the Earth causes the planet to spin on its axis, which creates a number of important…
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The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most spectacular displays. They are usually visible in high-latitude areas, such as Alaska and Canada. However, they…
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Mariana Trench is approximately 11,034 meters or 36,201 feet deep. The measurements of the huge crescent (Trench) present in the depths of the Pacific Ocean are taken as; Length 2.550…
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66 million years ago, the asteroid named “Chicxulub” hit the planet Earth and wiped off about 75% of its life, including three-quarter species of plants and animals (non-avian dinosaurs). It is the second-largest…
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About 71% of the Earth’s surface consists of water, while continents and islands make up only about 29% of the Earth’s surface. Water also exists underground, in the air as…
