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Unusual at the equatorial ozone layer
Environment

Unusual at the equatorial ozone layer

On January 4, the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA) warned that ozone levels in the stratosphere in the equatorial area had dropped dramatically in recent years, espec…

December 16, 2018
Mayon volcano in the Philippines erupts lava
Environment

Mayon volcano in the Philippines erupts lava

On December 15, tens of thousands of villagers in the Philippines had to leave their homes when one of the most active volcanoes in the country erupted.

December 16, 2018
Four white rhinos go north to Africa
Environment

Four white rhinos go north to Africa

On December 20, four northern white rhinos, a rare animal, were brought back to Kenya, their ancestral land from a zoo of the Czech Republic.

December 16, 2018
Why are mangrove forests priceless?
Environment

Why are mangrove forests priceless?

How big is the mangrove forest that the people of Wanduruppa suffered in December 2004: The tsunami after the earthquake of that year swept the sea from 5,000 to 6,000 i…

December 16, 2018
Indonesia: Earthquake rocked Papua province
Environment

Indonesia: Earthquake rocked Papua province

A strong earthquake occurred this afternoon (December 22) that shook Papua province in Indonesia. There is no information about damage or casualties.

December 16, 2018