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Acid in the sea is destroying coral reefs
Environment

Acid in the sea is destroying coral reefs

US scientists have published research showing that seawater, due to acidification by global warming, is corroding and destroying coral reefs.

December 16, 2018
The most deadly volcano in America revived
Environment

The most deadly volcano in America revived

Research by US geological experts points to St. Helen, the most active volcano in the northwest Pacific, is capable of erupting after a decade of oversleeping.

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
Environment

Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan

A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in northeastern Taiwan (China) on May 12. People in Taipei City also felt shaking.

December 16, 2018
Ecuador again has a magnitude 6 earthquake
Environment

Ecuador again has a magnitude 6 earthquake

10:37 am April 22, a magnitude 6 earthquake struck at the coast of Ecuador. The epicenter is located at a depth of 10km and is only 100km from Portoviejo city.

December 16, 2018