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Taiwan shakes because of 6.7 Richter earthquake
At 13:43 Beijing time (12h 43 minutes in Vietnam) on June 2, in Taiwan's Nantou district (China), an earthquake with magnitude of 6.7 on Richter scale occurred, killing…
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30 earthquakes shook the island of Japan
About 30 earthquakes, including a 6.2-magnitude Richter attack, attacked a volcanic island south of Tokyo yesterday.
Environment
Southern ice has melted the fastest in 50 years
According to a study published April 15 by scientists, Antarctic ice is melting at the fastest rate in 50 years and 10 times faster than 600 years ago.
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Rising sea level threatens the biodiversity of TBD
Sea levels predicted to rise in the Pacific in the future will cause heavy losses to the ecological environment and seriously threaten the survival of many animals.
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El Hierro Island 'transformed'
The island of El Hierro of Spain has been reported to have started moving eastward and part of it has risen by 11cm, which is the result of recent seismic activities.
Environment
12 seas, the lake has the most water in the planet
The clear sea and lake can see at the bottom, bringing peace to the soul.
Environment
The largest tar lake in the world
The Pitch is located in southwestern Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a very special lake. This is the largest and most important tar lake in the world, abou…
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Earthquake 8 degrees Richter causing tsunami in Pacific Ocean
The powerful seismic shaking Solomon Islands on February 6, caused small tsunamis along the Pacific coasts, and killed at least 5 people. The US Geological Survey said e…
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The scene dissipated after the tsunami in the Pacific
After many difficulties, humanitarian organizations reached villages affected by the tsunami after the magnitude 8 earthquake in Solomon Islands on February 6, and also…
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11 people died from landslides in Indonesia
Officials say at least 11 people were killed by two landslides on Sumatra island in western Indonesia today.
Environment
The new island suddenly rises in Germany
A new 140,000-square-foot island just emerged from the water in the North Sea, more than 16 miles (25 km) from the coast of Schleswig Holstein - Germany.
Environment
Sonamu storm center is 400km from Truong Sa Lon island
At 10 o'clock on January 4, the location of the storm center is about 8.4 degrees North; 115.8 degrees Kinh Dong, about 400km from Truong Sa Lon (belonging to Truong Sa…
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Storm affected 50,000 boats and 80,000 people
At 04:00 on January 5, the location of the storm center is about 8.4 degrees North; 112.5 Kinh Dong, right on the area of Truong Sa Lon island (belonging to Truong Sa…
Environment
Strong earthquake in Turkey, no damage information yet
Earlier, the Kandilli Seismological Center, based in Istanbul, said the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake center is located 50km f…
Environment
Interesting sparkling nacre cloud strip rare in Scotland
Just before the sunrise on December 9, the lucky people on the island of Scalpay (Scotland) have witnessed the spectacle of the cloud shining with nacre color.