And with internal temperatures of 752 to 1,472 degrees F (400 to 800 degrees C), it can pretty much bake anything in its path. Archaeologists studying the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius frequently discovered fractured skulls among Pompeii's dead -- signs of an exceedingly swift and ...
At the point where two plates collide, one plate may be pushed under the other plate, so that it sinks into the mantle. This process, called subduction, typically forms a trench, a very deep ditch, usually in the ocean floor. As the rigid lithosphere pushes down into the hot, high-pres...
“In the face of loss and failure — no less a failure of this magnitude — we often turn to blame. We have a deep-seated aversion to having our missteps exposed, and we look for ways to avoid it. Blame provides an emotional outlet. It can also, in the wrong hands, be used as ...
Directly under the outer crust is the mantle, the largest layer of the earth. The mantle is extremely hot, but for the most part, it stays in solid form because the pressure deep inside the planet is so great that the material can't melt. In certain circumstances, however, the mantle m...
The eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is perhaps one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in the world. It buried the nearby towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum in a cloud of ash and rock, preserving an ancient way of life. Vesuvius, in turn, has become one of the most ...
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, deep learning can be used to analyze satellite imagery togauge impact and help first respondersdirect their efforts to the areas that need it most. DFKI, Germany’s leading research center, is using theNVIDIA DGX-2 AI supercomputerto do just that. ...
Four of the album's songs shot to No. 1, including "How Deep Is Your Love," "Stayin' Alive," "Night Fever" and "If I Can't Have You" – a Bee Gees song performed by Yvonne Elliman. The album also reached the top of the charts across the globe and became one of the biggest...
Nestled deep within the far north of the country: Lake Como is known for being one of Italy’s most scenic regions. A reputation that is well-deserved since you’ll find a crystal blue lake, an abundance of beautiful greenery, a wealth of charming villas, and a view of the Alps, off...
to create the chemical reaction saponification which is the basis of soapmaking. Later, there were ruins of an extensive soap factory found in Pompeii, Italy. But it wasn’t until the 13thcentury that the soap industry was introduced in France and not until the 1500s that it came to ...
Concerns about environmental sustainability and fossil fuel insecurity have convinced many countries to transition to solar, hydro, bioenergy, wind and other renewables. Since producing and distributing renewables is more labour-intensive than producing