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The warm summer makes the Roman Empire prosper
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The warm summer makes the Roman Empire prosper

A new study by the Swiss Federal Research Institute recently published by the American journal Science shows that warm summers are probably the key to the Roman Empire's…

December 16, 2018
The North suffered two more waves of cold air
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The North suffered two more waves of cold air

This morning, the temperature in Sapa (Lao Cai) to 0 degrees, Ha Dong (Hanoi) more than 7 degrees. Two intensified cold air waves this week made the meteorological agenc…

December 16, 2018
The south continued to be cold and full of fog
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The south continued to be cold and full of fog

Due to the influence of increased cold air, the common temperature in the South decreased to about 17-19 degrees Celsius. The ability of the weather will continue to be…

December 16, 2018
List of coldest winters in history
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List of coldest winters in history

Based on historical figures, British scientists have recently released a ranking of the coldest winters in the history of people.

December 16, 2018
The earthquake violently shook Pakistan
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The earthquake violently shook Pakistan

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake early this morning occurred in remote areas of southwestern Pakistan, rocking many other parts of the country, and felt throughout India with…

December 16, 2018
Deep cold lasts until the end of January
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Deep cold lasts until the end of January

The cold, damaging cold spell that started on January 2 is likely to last at least until January 28 due to continuous receiving cold air. Meteorological experts worry th…

December 16, 2018
Cam Ly Waterfall smells bad
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Cam Ly Waterfall smells bad

The list of landscapes ranked Cam Ly waterfall is in serious pollution in recent days. 'Portrait of the waterfall' is mostly bare, with little water and pollution.

December 16, 2018
2010 is the hottest year
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2010 is the hottest year

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced in 2010 that it was the hottest year since the United Nations monitored the average annual temperature.

December 16, 2018
Heavy snow rain devastates southwest China
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Heavy snow rain devastates southwest China

Heavy snow showers began to fall in southwestern China from January 18 until now, causing the entire transport system to be paralyzed and many airports closed.

December 16, 2018
Extreme weather: reality of a hot world
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Extreme weather: reality of a hot world

In 2010, the worst floods in history occurred in every continent, except Antarctica. The world is heating up due to greenhouse gases: the temperature increases by 10C, t…

December 16, 2018