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Lava swallowed people's homes in Hawaii
Environment

Lava swallowed people's homes in Hawaii

Many people in the village of Pahoa in Hawaii, USA, had to flee by volcanic lava flows, leaving homes that are the target of thieves.

December 16, 2018
The whole world is warmer, more clay
Environment

The whole world is warmer, more clay

According to recent research by US scientists, when global average temperature increases, the frequency of lightning strikes also increases.

December 16, 2018
7 types of clay popular on earth
Environment

7 types of clay popular on earth

Lightning is a breathtaking natural sight, it can form between charged clouds, between the cloud and the ground, sometimes appearing in volcanic eruptions or dust storms.

December 16, 2018