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One day, 5 earthquakes were rushing
Environment

One day, 5 earthquakes were rushing

On the morning of October 8, four earthquakes of magnitude 7.1-7.8 on the Richter scale shook the area between Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, the South Pacific in just…

December 16, 2018
Sydney is red because of the unusual sandstorm
Environment

Sydney is red because of the unusual sandstorm

Sandstorms covered Australia's city of Sydney with a bright red robe today, causing a series of flights to divert, messing with maritime traffic and many people complain…

December 16, 2018
Sand attack the city
Environment

Sand attack the city

A fierce sandstorm from the desert covered many areas in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh capital yesterday, obscuring buildings and causing traffic congestion.

December 16, 2018
Decipher the mysterious sand dune
Environment

Decipher the mysterious sand dune

Across the deserts, sand is swept up not only by the wind, but also by strong electric fields that appear near the surface, pushing sand particles into the air. By takin…

December 16, 2018
The story of an old town is sinking in the sand
Environment

The story of an old town is sinking in the sand

An ancient oasis in poor Gansu province along the Silk Road, Dunhuang is in danger due to the swallowing of sand from the Kumtag desert, at a speed of 4 meters a year. T…

December 16, 2018