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The lowest temperature on the Earth's surface is -98 degrees Celsius
Scientists at the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have determined that the lowest temperature in the East Antarctic Plateau is -98 degrees Celsius.
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Ice melts in Tibet and threatens Vietnam
A series of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are melting and that situation could have a negative impact on Vietnam and many other Asian countries.
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Cherry blossoms, blooming plum blossoms on Ha Giang stone plateau
After the New Year is the time when Ha Giang plums and peaches show the most brilliant colors, combined with the last crop of yellow cabbage, creating a beautiful highla…
Environment
Earthquakes weaken the earth's crust
A series of earthquakes rocked New Zealand in 2010, 2011 that could weaken the earth's crust.
Environment
The world's largest volcano lies under the Pacific Ocean
Tamu Massif is considered to be the largest volcano in the world, surprisingly it is located deep in the Pacific Ocean.
Environment
'The third pole' of the Earth is melting
In addition to the north and south poles of the Earth, there is another place called
Environment
China successfully saved the largest saltwater lake
According to satellite measurements published by Thanh Hai Provincial Institute of Meteorology on July 29, the area of Thanh Hai saltwater lake in this northwest provi…
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The mystery of the rise of the Himalayas
According to a new hypothesis, the speed of collisions between tectonic plates on the earth is slowing, creating a great repulsive force affecting the altitudes of the H…
Environment
10 outstanding environmental and resource events in 2010
Successful organization of ASEM Forum on Responding to Climate Change is one of 10 outstanding environmental events in 2010.
Environment
Dong Van stone plateau becomes a world geopark
UNESCO Office yesterday announced Dong Van Stone Park became a member of the Global Geopark Network (GGN).
Environment
Earthquakes in China are very unusual
Instead of appearing at the intersection of two tectonic plates like the big earthquakes of the year, the earthquake in China yesterday occurred inside a tectonic plate.
Environment
China will exploit burning ice
The land of Qinghai Province and the Tibetan Plateau buried a large amount of burnt ice, which can fuel China for 90 years.
Environment
Invaluable heritage on Dong Van plateau
Dong Van - Meo Vac stone plateau is being recorded to recognize as a national geopark and join the global geopark network.
Environment
The Grand Canyon has the same life expectancy as dinosaurs
According to research by scientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the California Institute of Technology, geological evidence has shown that the Grand Can…
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Discover 42 new glaciers on the 'roof of the world'
Chinese scientists say they have discovered 42 new glaciers on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, also known as the