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The fire belt shook, the Californians feared
Environment

The fire belt shook, the Californians feared

A total of 69 major earthquakes shook the Pacific Ring of Fire within 48 hours, sparking speculation that the earthquake was about to strike California.

December 16, 2018
Huge warm water tank is
Environment

Huge warm water tank is

The Arctic ice sheet is not only melting because of climate change but is also affected by a giant warm water pool formed below the icy north of Canada.

December 16, 2018
Earth warms, insects eat more plants
Environment

Earth warms, insects eat more plants

A new study published in Science (USA) on August 30 warns that the warming of the Earth will cause insects to reproduce more and become more hungry.

December 16, 2018