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Scientists warn of earthquakes in the Andes
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Scientists warn of earthquakes in the Andes

A recent study by scientists from the University of Hawaii in Mānoa - USA shows that the eastern region of the Andes Mountains may witness earthquakes of up to 8.9 on th…

December 16, 2018
The UN calls on countries to
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The UN calls on countries to

The United Nations has called on countries around the world to ban the use of traditional incandescent bulbs to cope with the current complex climate change phenomenon.

December 16, 2018
India launches the campaign
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India launches the campaign

Through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the Indian government is replacing hundreds of thousands of incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

December 16, 2018
Discover 5 new volcanoes in the Andes
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Discover 5 new volcanoes in the Andes

Two volcanic researchers from the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador University have announced the discovery of five volcanoes in the Andes in the South American nation.

December 16, 2018
The tree saves the planet from freezing
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The tree saves the planet from freezing

Humans and all living beings are indebted to plants, because thanks to them, the earth has not been covered by ice for the past 26 million years.

December 16, 2018
The longest mountain range - Andes Mountains
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The longest mountain range - Andes Mountains

The Andes Mountains in South America are the longest mountain ranges in the world. It is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the North begins from Trinida Island, south…

December 16, 2018
Death railway in Ecuador
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Death railway in Ecuador

For 25 years, more than 2,000 people were killed to build the Nariz del Diablo railway (meaning the Devil's Nose).

December 16, 2018
Beautiful Earth photo taken from space
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Beautiful Earth photo taken from space

The varied and colorful natural forms along with the architectural works created from human hands have brought to Earth one

December 16, 2018