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How did a piece of tape damage 70 passengers on the plane?
This is a disaster leading to a very pitiful accident on Aeroperú Boeing 757-23A aircraft.
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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.
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Human health becomes meaningless at the top of Everest's roof
At altitudes above 8000m, the amount of oxygen is extremely thin and rare, it is not enough to maintain the functioning of the brain, heart, muscles, other internal orga…
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Why is the airplane window oval?
Surely you will not be able to find a plane with a rectangular window. Let's join the BGR technology page to find out why.
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Aircraft flying as high as secure?
Currently, large aircraft often have to fly at altitudes above 10,000m. Why fly so high? Low flying is not safer or what?
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Why can humans live at a height of 2,500m?
Experts finally discovered that it is genetics that helps Ethiopians live at thousands of meters above sea level.
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Which mountain has the most absolute height in the world
Everest has the highest altitude above sea level, however, the new Mauna Kea is the highest mountain in the world from the foot to the top.
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19 tourist destinations are not for the faint of heart
Every place in the world has its own unique beauty. However, for those who love adventure games, the places below will always be on the list of priority conquered.
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AirAsia aircraft can
Experts believe that the QZ8501 may have been flying too slowly when it came to bad weather, leading to a lurch and death in the sky.
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The last call of QZ8501 pilot with the ground
AirAsia QZ8501 flight captain asked for permission to divert and raise the altitude of the aircraft in the final contact with the air traffic control station before miss…
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Find the limit of endurance of the human body
Do you know the limits of your body with temperature, pressure, night, electric shock or loudness, etc.?
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How is the aircraft protected against lightning?
When struck by lightning, the aircraft may have to lower altitude, make an emergency landing or redirect it to ensure safety.
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Tibetans live on high mountains thanks to 'extinct relatives'
According to a recent report by scientists, the reason that Tibetans can live in high altitude areas is thanks to a special gene.
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The most extreme toilets in the world at an altitude of 2,600m
A toilet located on a high cliff 2.600m above the sea level of a weather station in the Kara-Tyurek region in the Altai, Siberia mountains.
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Discover the oldest living place in the mountains
In the territory of Papua New Guinea at an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, scientists have found the oldest residence ...