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Lava Flow and Fiery Clouds: Red Alert at Stromboli!
For a few weeks, the Mediterranean lighthouse's permanent explosive activity has been at a fairly high level.
The True Scale of the Carbon Impact of Long-Distance Travel Finally Revealed
Although they account for less than 3% of travel, they are responsible for more than 60% of emissions.
Austria Will Be Ice-Free in Around 40 Years
The local glaciers can no longer be saved. The Pasterze has lost more than 200 meters in length in one…
Have Archaeologists Uncovered Europe’s Largest Mass Grave Linked to the Black Death?
It is perhaps the largest mass grave of its kind ever found in Europe, south of Germany: the skeletons of…
What’s the Story Behind the Volcanic Activity in Northern and Southern Europe?
Currently, there is intense activity beneath certain European volcanic regions. While Mount Etna in Sicily appears to be calming down,…
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes erecta): The Flower of the Dead
During the Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico, marigolds are used to adorn graves and altars, earning them the…
Fujiwhara Effect: What Happens When Cyclones Dance
The Fujiwhara Effect is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when two cyclonic systems, such as hurricanes or typhoons, come into…
How Fast Do Clouds Move?
The cumulus clouds can move up to 15 miles per hour, while cirrus clouds can move along at over 100 miles…
Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum): A Sand Flower
Much of the Sea Daffodil's leaves and scapes get buried in the sand when it grows on beaches and coastal…
Japanese Ivy (Hedera Rhombea): The Winter Ivy
It's different from other ivy plants because it keeps its leaves even in the winter, which is why it's called…
Ik Kil: A Magical Sinkhole Where Mayans Went to the Afterlife
Mayans worshipped the rain deity Chaac in Ik Kil while offering human and animal sacrifices.
Seongsan Ilchulbong: A Natural Wonder of South Korea
The inside of the crater is around 1.4 million ft² in size (or 130,000 m²).