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New findings may help predict volcanic activity
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New findings may help predict volcanic activity

At the Scientific Conference of the British Association for Scientific Development (BA) in the UK, a group of scientists from the country said they had discovered a mech…

December 16, 2018
Africa and Saudi Arabia are separate
Environment

Africa and Saudi Arabia are separate

Two giant pieces of lithosphere form Africa and Saudi Arabia are increasingly leaving each other. That is the research result drawn by an international team of geologist…

December 16, 2018
Concerned from Indonesian volcano
Environment

Concerned from Indonesian volcano

Scientists are concerned, Merapi volcano can pollute the air environment on a large scale if it really wakes up. Gas from volcanoes is mainly composed of sulfur dioxide,…

December 16, 2018
Japanese sacred mountain - Mount Fuji (Fujiyama)
Environment

Japanese sacred mountain - Mount Fuji (Fujiyama)

Japan is a volcanic country, Mount Fuji is one of the famous volcanoes, located on Honshu island, in the southeast of Tokyo 80km from the capital, overlooking the Pacifi…

December 16, 2018
2015: The rise of volcanoes
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2015: The rise of volcanoes

2015 is a special year for the unusual activities of volcanoes around the world. According to an estimate of about 1,500 active volcanoes, there are about 50 eruptions e…

December 16, 2018
Giant mushroom valley in Turkey
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Giant mushroom valley in Turkey

To see the valley with mushroom-shaped stone pillars, an early morning air balloon ride is the perfect choice.

December 16, 2018
Scientists chase the volcano's fury
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Scientists chase the volcano's fury

Passionate about the majestic scene of erupting volcanic eruptions, the Swedish geologist desperately approaches dangerous areas to capture the most impressive images.

December 16, 2018
Memorable environmental images in 2014
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Memorable environmental images in 2014

Impressive environmental images this year are marked by the emergence of three mysterious craters, volcanic eruptions, forest fires, big storms.

December 16, 2018