Environment
Strange phenomenon before earthquake in Japan: Strange light crosses the sky, flock of birds creates rare scene
Several videos posted on X show strange scenes captured in the sky before the earthquake hit Japan.
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Environment
Mud Volcano in Indonesia - A Devastating Natural Disaster from Both Natural Force and Human Greed
Mud volcanoes form when a combination of mud, liquids, and gases erupts onto the Earth's surface.
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Just discovered a 72km 'tear in the Earth', the world's second largest country is in fear of a tsunami attack
About 400,000 people are at risk of being hit by a tsunami after a 72km fault line was discovered by scientists.
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How are natural disasters classified?
Natural disasters are classified in many ways, but the most common classification is by the origin of the atmosphere where the disaster occurs.
Environment
Strange phenomenon before earthquake kills 118 people in China
Two days before the 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Jishishan, Gansu Province, many local residents captured images of a flock of black birds flying in strange circles.
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Chilling revelations from 1,800-year-old glass 'treasure' in Antarctica
Seven extraordinary pieces of glass found 279 metres below the icy continent of Antarctica are being described by scientists as a discovery.
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The Mediterranean almost disappeared for an unbelievable reason
A land bridge connecting Europe and Africa would still exist if not for the disaster that helped it.
Animal world
Why did the dogs at Chernobyl undergo such rapid evolution?
The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster not only left serious consequences for the environment and human health but also became a
Environment
St. Francis Dam Disaster in the US: Tragedy of Arrogance!
In the early morning of March 13, 1928, one of the greatest engineering disasters in American history occurred in California.
Environment
11 photos that summarize the past 11 months of 2024: What are we doing to the Earth?
The reality is that nature is being destroyed and humans are paying a heavy price.
Science story
The story of the last survivor on Titanic: Drinking for fun when the ship sank, escaping like an action movie
Thanks to his incredible courage and calmness, the Titanic's chief baker survived nearly three hours submerged in the cold North Atlantic.
Science invention
The invention of the pearl diving submarine turned into a disaster
Inventor Julius Hermann Kroehl's submarine made pearl diving less laborious but also led to the deaths of many divers.
Oceanography
Another 'doomsday fish' washes up in California
A rarely seen oarfish, believed to be a harbinger of disaster, has washed ashore in California for the second time this year.
Videos
Video: Tornado rips through town amid terrible storm in Europe
A terrifying tornado has killed at least two people as southern Spain is already reeling from the effects of severe storms.
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If there is no disaster, what will happen in 500 years?
500 years is not a long time in the entire history of human development.