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Where does sand in the sea come from?
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Where does sand in the sea come from?

Formed by the changes in weather and erosion of mountains as well as over millions of years, grains of sand flow along the rivers to the sea.

December 18, 2018
Prevent landslides by vegetation
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Prevent landslides by vegetation

The use of vetiver grass perpendicular to the direction of flow will help reduce the speed of surface erosion agents such as water, wind, limit erosion.

December 18, 2018
The mysterious circular stone in Africa
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The mysterious circular stone in Africa

A photo taken from the International Space Station shows a giant circular and reddish-brown rocky area that appears to the west of the black continent.

December 18, 2018
Vietnam coast is very strong erosion!
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Vietnam coast is very strong erosion!

Vietnam is at risk of facing the phenomenon of coastline being eroded with strong intensity, the sea level is rising higher and higher. Environmentalists have just warne…

December 17, 2018
China: Tens of thousands of heritage
Archeology

China: Tens of thousands of heritage

About 44,000 ancient relics, temples and cultural landmarks in China have disappeared, according to the country's first heritage survey over the past 20 years.

December 17, 2018
New sign of life in Mars
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New sign of life in Mars

Scientists have discovered that hot water mixed with rocks lies beneath the surface of Mars. They argue that the hot water has been in place for hundreds of millions of…

December 17, 2018