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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…
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The magnitude 6.6 earthquake in the Solomons Islands
A strong 6.6-magnitude quake occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands, part of the Solomons island group today, according to the US Geological Survey. No tsunami warnings were…
Environment
How do tsunamis in Japan form?
Earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan on March 11 appeared after the Pacific Plate shattered North America's tectonic plates.
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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.
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The boy touched the two continents at the same time
Canadian diver Scott Fitzsimmons - recently experienced one of the most memorable moments of his life while simultaneously touching his hands on continental North Americ…
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Video: Predict the face of the Earth after 250 million years
Earth's tectonic plates are on a moving, soft layer, which slowly changes the face of the Earth over time.
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Video: The collision created the Everest
Mount Everest formed when two giant tectonic plates of India and Eurasia collided with about 50 million years ago.