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A tsunami is a series of waves that start out as a disturbance under the sea (such as an earthquake), and then increase in intensity. The disturbance causes the waves to travel outward in all directions. In this article, you will learn more about the causes and effects of tsunamis. The motion of a…
Would you live near a volcano? Would you trust that in your lifetime the volcano would not erupt and cause massive destruction with its burning-hot lava and aftereffects, such as thick smoke that plague the sky? In this article, you will learn more about volcanoes and cyclones, as well as the most dangerous feature of…
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A natural disaster is centers on conditions that affect the environment and causes a hazard, such as a tornado, flood, landslide, earthquake, or volcano eruption. The disaster takes lives and causes great financial losses. In this article, you will learn more about blizzards and wildfires, as well as the costliest year for natural disasters. …
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As night descends on the world on Halloween night, already tales of the paranormal are trickling in from those brave enough to venture out onto the dark streets of Samhain. Fall has come in full swing and so too have reports of mysterious children known as the Black Eyed Kids (or BEKs). These mysterious entities…
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We all know that lightning strikes have the power to set fire to homes and split trees in half. Every year, there are up to 16 million lightning storms that occur throughout the world. In this article, you will learn more about lightning, as well as interesting cloud facts. Most Powerful Lightning Strikes Lightning has…
From the violent damage caused by a tropical cyclone to the destruction attributed to extreme weather conditions, the world has seen devastating acts of nature and climate conditions. In this article, you will encounter information about cyclones, ice storms, hurricanes, and bolts of lightning. Most Violent Place in a Tropical Cyclone A tropical cyclone is…
From raging rivers to links to the ancient past, Mother Nature is responsible for a great number of interesting feats, milestones, and record-breaking natural elements. In this article, you will encounter information regarding the saltiest lake, oldest seawater, and the oceans of the world. Saltiest Lake You don’t want to open your mouth if you…
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Athens had dominated the seas during battles and wars for so long, it was bound to falter at some point. By the end of the Peloponnesian War, Athens learned that too much of a good thing can prove detrimental. In this article, you will learn about the downfall of Athens, as well as the contributions…
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Ancient Greece has brought a great deal of influential philosophers and playwrights into the world, including Sophocles who focused on writing tragedies. In this article, you will learn more about Sophocles’ contributions to the world of ancient Greek drama, as well as the importance of the Delian League in history. 469 to 406 BCE: Sophocles…
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In 480 BCE, September brings defeat to Xerxes, as Themistocles uses advanced military strategies to best the Persians at the naval Battle of Salamis. In this article, you will learn how Themistocles was able to stay one step ahead of the Persians. The Athenian politician and general Themistocles introduced Greece to a new crop of…
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