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Songda storms into southern Japan
Environment

Songda storms into southern Japan

The first major storm in the season came to southern Japan. Although it has weakened, Songda storm has still caused significant damage to the country struggling with nat…

December 16, 2018
800 tons of bamboo shoots mysteriously died
Environment

800 tons of bamboo shoots mysteriously died

About 800 tons of farmed fish suddenly died of white lake near Taal volcano, south of Manila, Philippines, which made animal experts extremely confused.

December 16, 2018
Unable to stabilize Fukushima nuclear plant
Environment

Unable to stabilize Fukushima nuclear plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said on May 30 that the stability period of the crisis at the nuclear power plant by the end of this year is not possible.

December 16, 2018
Turn the water tornado 600m high
Environment

Turn the water tornado 600m high

A majestic tornado of water up to 600m high, sprayed from the sea spiraling into a cloud layer, was caught off the coast of New South Wales in Australia.

December 16, 2018
The temperature of the Earth approaches
Environment

The temperature of the Earth approaches

AFP on May 30 reported that world greenhouse gas emissions are rising record high, contributing to pushing the Earth's temperature closer to the

December 16, 2018
Explosion at Japanese nuclear power plant
Environment

Explosion at Japanese nuclear power plant

An explosion occurred at Japan's Fukushima I nuclear power plant complex, however the level of radiation did not increase as no one was injured.

December 16, 2018
Europe's largest black ash volcanic ash
Environment

Europe's largest black ash volcanic ash

Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier and one of the most beautiful glaciers in the world, has been tinged with a black color due to Grimsvotn volcanic ash in Iceland.

December 16, 2018
The eruption mud in Ninh Thuan can be bathed
Environment

The eruption mud in Ninh Thuan can be bathed

This mud can be exploited and put into use for the purpose of soaking, nursing and restoring health. Estimated reserves of mineral mud here are about 30,409 tons, exploi…

December 16, 2018
Japan has underestimated the risk of tsunamis
Environment

Japan has underestimated the risk of tsunamis

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded that Japan has overlooked the risk of tsunami in the design and operation of the Fukushima I. nuclear power p…

December 16, 2018
'Ninh Thuan nuclear power will be secured'
Environment

'Ninh Thuan nuclear power will be secured'

Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant was built with an environmental-friendly radioactive isolation system, Sergey A. Boyarkin, deputy general director of Russian atomic energ…

December 16, 2018
Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Chile
Environment

Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Chile

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck yesterday on the central coast of Chile, causing panic among locals.

December 16, 2018
Discover an exotic beautiful geothermal well
Environment

Discover an exotic beautiful geothermal well

Located in Hualapai Valley (USA), about 32 km from North Gerlach, Washoe County, Nevada. Geothermal spray well Fly Geyser was accidentally formed in 1916 during the dril…

December 16, 2018
EU warns the risk of drought across Europe
Environment

EU warns the risk of drought across Europe

According to the VNA correspondent in London, meteorological agencies in many European countries simultaneously warned of the risk of widespread drought due to the lowes…

December 16, 2018