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Find the most terrible place on Earth
Environment

Find the most terrible place on Earth

Lake Karachay is located south of the Ural Mountains in Chelyabinsk region, eastern Russia, now considered the most serious and dangerous pollution on Earth.

December 16, 2018
Death squares in Russia are expanding,
Environment

Death squares in Russia are expanding,

A large hole near one of the Ural mountains, Russia has increased in size at least five times since it was first discovered in November last year.

December 16, 2018
The 'wonders' fall from the sky
Environment

The 'wonders' fall from the sky

In the history of the world, many people have seen strange objects falling from the sky. Many times these

December 16, 2018
Mysterious lake color change
Environment

Mysterious lake color change

At the top of the Kelimutu volcano of Flores Island National Park (Indonesia), there are three unique lakes that change color and are associated with spooky legends.

December 16, 2018
Why is there a storm?
Environment

Why is there a storm?

Typhoons form in the tropics because this natural phenomenon requires a very hot stream of water, at least 26 degrees at least 50 meters below the water.

December 16, 2018
El Nino 2015 looks strange with the peak of 1997
Environment

El Nino 2015 looks strange with the peak of 1997

This year's El Nino phenomenon is on track to become one of the most horrific incidents of this type ever recorded, and may even be more intense than the historic El Nin…

December 16, 2018