Anatomy of a Tsunami
Gigantic waves that can level coastal communities demonstrate nature’s enormous power. Tsunami sprung from disturbances underneath the ocean such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. They may also occur after a huge meteorite impact or a nuclear testing where large amount of water are displaced, creating a ripple effect that reaches the shore. Man-made tsunami is […]
Read MoreMass Deaths of Birds and Fish
Everyone is wondering why thousands of birds and millions of fish are dying at the same time and in the different parts of the globe. In Arkansas, just after New Year’s Eve, around 5000 dead blackbirds fell from the sky. Fish were also dying in several parts of the United States waterways. The deaths of […]
Read MoreTerrors in the Skies
The sight of an intense flash of light stretching from cloud to cloud or to the ground makes some people cover their ears in fright or run for cover. The sound of loud explosion reverberating across the sky can be frightening. Some thunders can be so loud that even the ground trembles at its mighty […]
Read MoreLondon Sights
Londinium is the first name given to one of the famous places known nowadays as London. This town was established by Romans. It becomes the capital of Roman Britain in replacement for Colchester way back the second century. In this century the largest basilica was built together with bath house, temples, and a large fort […]
Read MoreStorms of the Desert
Dust storms or sandstorms – they usually happen in desert areas. They are strong winds that carry large amount of dust, dirt or sand which can result to the loss of visibility of about half a mile. When and where do they occur Dust storms occur in many parts of the world especially during drought […]
Read MoreExotic Palawan
Nature possesses a kind of charm, people from around the world couldn’t help but surrender to its magnificence and beauty. Palawan Island is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the Philippines today. It is famed for its pristine forests, fine white sand beaches, fascinating diving spots, and a panoramic view of the landscape. Exotic […]
Read MoreDeadliest Bolt
Lightning strikes has claimed 47 lives and left 246 injured during the summer of 2006 as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Dr. Mary Ann Cooper began his research in lightning injury at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Certain periods of the year pose a lightning hazard outdoors, particularly the Fourth of July. […]
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve
The year 2011 was welcomed with spectacular fireworks display across the globe. Although Kiribati, one of the islands in the Pacific, had the first New Year, the major fireworks started in Auckland, New Zealand. The 328-metere Sky Tower, the tallest man-made structure in the country, was the centre of the explosions of white, red and […]
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