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65 people died in the New Zealand earthquake
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced on February 22 that at least 65 people were killed in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred the same day in Christchurch.
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Earthquake due to ... urbanization
Scientists warn that the risk of earthquakes is increasing with rapid globalization.
Environment
New-Zealand earthquake: collapsing giant glaciers
The earthquake struck Christchurch - New Zealand's second largest city seemed to have brought
Environment
Climate change due to nuclear war
Nuclear explosions can lead to changes in the earth's environment and climate, leading to incalculable natural disasters.
Environment
The warming of the Earth increases the intensity of snowstorms
Climate change not only warms the Earth, but also intensifies and intensifies snow storms. This is a warning of the American scientific community on March 1.
Environment
Chile shook because of the earthquake
Two days after two powerful earthquakes over 6 Richter levels shook Central and Southern Chile - which was badly damaged in the earthquake last year.
Environment
The Earth has just escaped from a big storm
Instead of causing a strong storm from all over the planet, the strongest solar wind in the last 4 years only created storms from a small part in the northern hemisphere.
Environment
People make weather worse
World scientists have highlighted the evidence that human activity has made climate change more extreme globally for decades.
Environment
6.1 magnitude earthquake occurs in Indonesia
The US Geographic Research Agency (USGS) said a 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off Indonesia's Sumatra province at 22:42 pm on Jan. 26.
Environment
Using excessive energy causes an environmental disaster
If we continue to scale and speed consumption of original energy sources today, the world will push itself into global environmental disasters.
Environment
Two volcanic eruptions in Asia
The Shinmoe volcano in southern Japan erupted the most in 50 years, while the Bromo volcano in Indonesia caused many international airlines to cancel flights to Bali isl…
Environment
Asia faces the risk of mass migration
Tens of millions of Asians will be displaced by the effects of extreme weather events, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned.
Environment
The Sunstorm may threaten the 2012 Olympics
The summer Olympics that will take place in London next year may be threatened by the predicted storm of the Sun.
Environment
Brazil in historical natural disasters
The terrible floods and landslides in Brazil killed more than 700 people and left several hundred people missing.
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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…