The highest mountain in Africa, which is also one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the world, can be found in Tanzania. At 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) and with no range of peaks bounding it at any of its point…
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The 2008 Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics went off without a hitch. Beautiful venue. Beautiful performances. And a beautiful night. The Chinese put a lot of effort into every aspect of the event – including controlling the weather. Does…
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Divers look for different kinds of treasures under the sea. Treasure means many things. For some, it is gems as in buried treasure. For others, it is sunken ships and airplanes. For another group of divers, it is the fish…
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Most of us are in awe of lightning. We often sit by the window and watch, as lightning dances across the heaven. But it isnt until the thunder and lightning happen simultaneously that we begin to appreciate the power of…
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During cold weather your primary concern is usually your children. This is because children are more vulnerable to cold and heat than adults. How could you prepare your children for bad weather? The following are pointers in preparing them: 1….
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Sustainable water management is the act of ensuring that the dwindling freshwater supplies around the world remain for the sake of future generations by not depleting them in the present. With a concern resting on all facets of water use…
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Clouds consist of condensed atmospheric moisture or tiny ice crystals, which are light enough to float in the atmosphere by vertical currents. Cloud formation – a vital cog in the water cycle – is considered to be a transitive process, leading to rainfall. The…
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Marshlands can be destroyed a number of ways like hurricanes and oil spills. When they are destroyed by natural disasters like hurricanes or man-made disasters like oil spills, then it ruins much habitat for a variety of wildlife and this can…
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KEEPING IT CONNECTED If we could see Earth’s atmosphere like the astronauts space suits, we would have a very good idea of how it helps our Earth. Everything within their suit must accommodate for every breath they take, and every…
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Of the eight biomes in the world the open ocean is by far the largest. This environment is well suited to marine life of both animals and plants as it contains the elements that are essential for the growth of…
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