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31 of those had magnitudes of 6 or higher. Of the eight strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the world, three have occurred in Alaska. While theseearthquake statisticsseem scary, many of these quakes are in unpopulated areas or are so small they are barely felt. ...
In fact, the only evidence we have is from bird-like dinosaurs, who shed small chunks of skin from between their feathers. The oviraptor had a beak instead of teeth. Fossils of this funny-looking theropod were unearthed in Mongolia and dated back about 85-75 million years ago. It wasn’t...
Portugal, it opened its doors in 1732. The bookstore has become a significant cultural landmark, reflecting the rich literary tradition of Portugal. Bertrand has survived many historical events, including the devastating earthquake of 1755 that reshaped Lisbon. ...
Another fascinating fact about Asia! Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of coconuts. 30. The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake caused theworst tsunami in living history(also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami). Across 18 countries in Asia, there were an estimated 230,000 casualties, with Indone...
4. New steel grades were designed to make Beijing National Stadium aka the "Bird's Nest" earthquake-proof. Beijing National Stadium, also as known as the 'Bird's Nest', is a stunning landmark building that staged the 2008 Olympic Games as well as the upcoming Winter Olympics in 2022. ...
Charleston lies on a fault line known as the Woodstock fault, which geologists have determined was caused by a subterranean lava "bloom" that cracked tectonic plates millions of years ago. The adjusting layers caused a severe earthquake in Charleston on August 31, 1886, destroying hundreds of hom...
and geologically interesting countries in the world. The islands of Indonesia are stretched out between the Australian and Pacific tectonic plate, making Indonesia one of the most changing geological areas in the world. Every day, the country experiences three vibrations and at least one earthquake....
Caplan-Auerbach, a geology professor at Western Washington University, was first alerted to the Swift comparison through a Pacific north-west earthquake group she moderates. Upon scrutinizing seismic data from both concerts and the 2011 NFL event, she noticed striking similarities. “I grabbed the da...
Beer Nut: Good brew news for ‘End Times’(April, 9) – Here in New England we just survived an early April ice/snowstorm and an earthquake. By the time you read this, a solar eclipse will also have happened.Complete Story. National Beer Day in the US: When and where was beer inven...