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North China Plain – The Heartland of Modern China

The North China Plain is also called the Middle plain, a large-scale down-faulted rift basin formed in the late Paleogene and Neogene. It was then modified by the deposits...

Mallee Emu-wren: A Lovable Feathered Marvel of Nature

The small, lovable Mallee Emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee) blend the plumage traits of Southern and Rufous-crowned Emu-wrens and are...

The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus)

The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus) size is about 13-14 cm in length and 10-12g in weight. A chat...

Emerald Ground-Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

In Australia most of Emerald Ground-doves (Chalcophaps indica) are found in eastern coastal rainforests, although the birds occasionally...

Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae)

Family: Neblina metaltail (Metallura odomae) is a rare species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Identification: Both sexes are...

Kinzua Viaduct: Remarkable Rise and Fall of Fallen Bridge Turned Icon

A railroad trestle bridge that spans Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania, was known as the Kinzua Bridge or Kinzua Viaduct. The Kinzua Viaduct, referred...

The Facts of Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925

Are you a history lover? Do you know the facts about the Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925? The storm that spawned the Great Tri-State...

The Massive Earthquake of Pakistan 2005

The Massive Earthquake of Pakistan 2005 - The highly inaccessible mountains of Pakistan experienced a powerful earthquake. Both the mountainous location and the political...

What is a tornado?

What is a tornado? People are often confused about what a tornado is and how it forms. A tornado is a violent, whirling storm that...

5 Of The Biggest Water Contamination Disasters In The World

Throughout history, there have been many disasters that have been man-made including water contamination disasters. These contaminants affect communities and wildlife for generations and...

Liquefaction and Levees

Liquefaction and Levees - Potential Double Disaster in the United States Midwest. Liquefaction is a process during which sudden shaking of certain types of...