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Everest altitude measurement technique
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Everest altitude measurement technique

Mountain altitude measurement is based on geometric formulas and surveying techniques that have not changed for centuries.

December 18, 2018
The bottom of North America plate tectonics is
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The bottom of North America plate tectonics is

This is the reason why the Southeastern United States, though not on the tectonic plate boundaries (like Japan), still suffers from several earthquakes in recent times.

December 18, 2018
CO2 gas makes the Earth green
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CO2 gas makes the Earth green

The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change (USA), shows that CO2 itself contributes to the Earth's green color.

December 18, 2018
Rescue agents for NASA
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Rescue agents for NASA

Behind NASA's successful space spacecraft launches a shadow of a secret US government agency.

December 18, 2018