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Krakatoa, Volcanic Eruption Felt Around the World!An overview of the destruction caused by the eruption of Krakatoa and its rebirth and present growth.
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The Day Krakatoa was Blown Out of the WaterOn August 27,1883 the small volcanic island of Krakatoa blew itself out of the water. Six cubic miles of rock were blown into the air and all life on the island was completely destroyed
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KrakatoaKrakatoa: The World Explodes
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The Volcanic Explosion on Krakatoa Influenced Edvard Munch's The ScreamKrakatoa was not only responsible for the writing of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, it also was instrumental in the creation of one of the most recognizable works of art of all time.
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Book Review: Krakatoa by Simon WinchesterSimon Winchester tells the tale of history's deadliest volcanic disaster.
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A Cloud of Ash Could Change the World as We Know ItThe volcanic eruption in Iceland has completely disrupted air travel in and out of Western Europe. How could a much larger volcanic eruption affect our lives and the world as we know it?
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What Are Stratovolcanoes?Beautiful but deadly
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Ranking the Teams of Major League BaseballRanking all 30 major league baseball teams after the first 40 games, with comments and insights for each.
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A Review of Susan Wise Bauer's the History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First CrusadeA Review of Susan Wise Bauer's The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade
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Why We Are so Scared of Natural Disasters like Earth Quakes, Hurricane S. Is it the End Times?Many people are scared that we might be experiencing the wrath of the end days, even though most of us don't want to admit it.
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Will the BP Oil Failure Be the Death Nail for Some of the Gulf Coast's Wildlife Preserves?Though it is yet unclear exactly how bad the contaminated water of the Gulf will be toward ecological habitats in the area, scientist feel the effects to some degree will be with us for decades. -
This & That80 interesting posts from the Miscellaneous section of the Odd-Info.com website, republished by the editor, Jeff Napier.
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1100 Years of Tidal WavesThe word Tsunami literally means "harbor wave" and is an accurate way to describe this surge of water. A tidal wave is not a result of tide changes, but is simply a sudden surging of water that affects the tidal zone.
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Blue Moon to Occur New Year's Eve: Is it a Sign?Blue moons are pretty rare and the last time a blue moon occurred on New Year's Eve (December 31), it was 1990. There will also be a blue moon on New Year's Eve, 2009. -
False Blue Moon 2010 Peaks at Midnight on New Year's Eve; Lunar Eclipse Invisible to USAThe Blue Moon- always full, never blue- that shines on New Year's Eve 2009 & into New Year 2010 is not a science-certified Blue Moon (next on Nov. 2010). A moon truly blue in hue- during any phase- is caused by volcanic eruptions or large forest fires. -
A Blue Moon, Isn't Really Blue?Once in a Blue Moon has been commonly related to incidences of rarity. Actually the blue moon has nothing to do with its color, but instead the period of the full moon.
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Japan Earthquake: Could a Doomsday Tsunami Hit the U.S.?As Americans watch the videos and read the reports, many can't help but wonder: What if a tsunami hit Los Angeles or Seattle? Or Miami or New York? Is it possible?
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Another Tsunami?Studies point to an island in the Canary group that might collapse and cause the greatest tsunami of this age -
The End of the World as We Know ItA few years ago most of us felt secure knowing that unless the Russians and USA started a nuclear war, our future was assured. Global warming, terrorist activity and natural disasters however now have me seriously concerned for the life that know.
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What Causes Climate Change (Besides Us)?Our world is experiencing violent weather. Are we humans really responsible for all the climate changes?
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2011 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami One of the Worst in History?The 2011 Sendai Earthquake tsunami, although it peaked at 33 feet as it rolled inland through Japan and caused damage as far away as the Pacific Coast of the United States, might not even register as one of the five worst in history...
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An Introduction to Super VolcanoesSuper Volcanoes are defined as: A volcano capable of producing a volcanic eruption with ejecta greater than 1,000 cubic kilometers . -
How a Fiction Writer Can Recognize Bad AdviceFiction writers, even more than writers in other genres, seem to receive an inordinate amount of bad advice. Here are some examples of advice to avoid. -
Alaska's Fault: Bush's Fault?Alaska, California, various ways to die, and a bit of Governor comparison
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The Philosophy of Aristotle: Key Concepts in the Nicomachean EthicsOne of the most famous works of classical philosophy is the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle. The first step in understanding Aristotle's ideas of moral philosophy is to examine some of the main concepts he uses. -
Volcanoes Are Brothers to HistoryThese monsters of earth's unrest also mean something to our Psyche.
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Blue Moon '" What is It, Really?Along with the romance associated with the Blue Moon, it also has a few mysteries. Slated for the same evening as the Lunar Eclipse, the hour of the moon rising is crucial. -
January 10: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Trini Alvarado, Ethan Allen, Ray Bolger, Jim Croce, George Foreman, Ronnie Hawkins, Sal Mineo, Bobby Rahal, Rod Stewart and others. Is January 10th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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The Global Warming MythCarbon dioxide is the basis for all life on this planet because it is required for the respiration of plants. In the absence of common sense, we might be led to believe that CO2 is a bad thing.
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History of the Minoan Civilization of Ancient Crete: Minoan Sports and Ancient Crete's DeclineWhat athletic activities were common in Minoan Crete, and how did this remarkable ancient civilization meet its end? This essay explores the sports of Crete's impressive culture as well as its ultimate decline.
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The Volcanic Explosive Index: A Way to Measure an Eruption's StrengthScientists have come up with a way to measure the the size and magnitude of eruptions. The volcanic explosive index is a scale that ranges from 0 to 8, with the eruptions increasing in power as the scale increases.
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World-wide DisastersPolitical, monetary and natural disasters can over-whelm us
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Noctilucent Clouds: What Are They and Where Do They Come FromFirst seen in 1885 noctilucent clouds are a mystery. Yet they appear brighter and further south every year. The NLC season is just beginning. Look up. -
The Solar System: Do Scientists Really Know How it Formed?The vast differences between the planets do not seem to support the accepted scientific theories of their formation.
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The Eruption of Mount PinatuboThe immense pressure built up within Mt. Pinatubo was released with such energy that the force of its eruption was directed upwards.
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A Crack at the Edge of the World: Simon Winchester's Latest Covers the SF EarthquakeThis is a review of Simon Winchester's latest book- A Crack at the Edge of the World. Currently ranked well at Amazon.com and other bookselling sites (on Amazon it is currently number 8K out of 4 million), it has been picking up steam via word of mouth.
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Tsunami: History of DestructionThe history of tsunamis and the worst ever recorded.
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Dating EtiquetteProper behavior on a date.
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Social Studies Unit -- Wonders of the WorldInteractive, hands-on, multi-sensory unit for all ages to study wonders of the world across the curriculum. -
What Do You Know About Mata Hari?You''ll know much more after reading this article.
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