Articles related to "Volcanoes"



The Big Bang!
Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this?
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Volcanoes in Ecuador, S. America
The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.
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The Volcano at Paricutin
In 1943, scientists were stunned to be able to witness the birth of a brand new volcano in Mexico, arising out of nowhere in the middle of a field.
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Satellites See Kasatochi Eruption
An explosive eruption occurred at Kasatochi Volcano (52.18ºN, 175.51ºW) on the afternoon of August 7th, 2008, sending volcanic ash and gas 35,000 feet into the atmosphere
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Volcano Hazards: Quakes and Slides
Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.
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Volcano Monitoring Techniques
Volcanic processes provide insight into volcanic activity and impending eruptions. The tools used to monitor these processes aid in hazard awareness.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
On Hawaii's Big Island, 140 miles of hiking trails wind through an alien landscape of lava fields, craters, cinder cones and steam vents in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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A Visit to Thira
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Gorilla Safari's in Africa
Gorillas, chimps and other primates live in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Enjoy a luxury safari, an eco vacation to be awed by the mountain gorillas.
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Volcanic Hazards: Ash
Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.
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Volcano Boarding Down Cerro Negro
The Nicaraguans are experts at making the best out of natural disaster. What was a crop destroying menace, has now become a favourite amoung tourists and adventurers.
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Best Hawaii Beaches and Vacations
Before booking a cheap flight to Hawaii and a hotel or resort for your winter vacation, find where the best beaches are. Here's a guide to five of Hawaii's best beaches.
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Visiting Rwanda's National Parks
In the towering Virunga mountains, Nyungwe's lush forests and the grasslands and lakes of Akagera. visitors can experience all the diversity of East Africa's animal life.
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Costa Rica -Jewel of Latin America
Costa Rica is a great vacation spot for families or singles looking to maximize their fun with a diverse range of activities.
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Tena, Ecuador: Gateway To A Rainforest Adventure
One imaginative travel writer likened Tena to the type of town where one would expect to bump into Indiana Jones stocking up on supplies before his next jungle adventure.
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Snow to Surf - Hawaii's Big Island
Hawaii, Big Island, familiarization
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Trinidad - A Naturalist's Dream!
Upon first mention of the island of Trinidad, steel drums and pan music spring to mind. However, this Southern Caribbean/South American beauty offers far more than crafted oil drums and Caribbean charm. Trinidad’s diverse topography and its mix of Caribbean and South American flora and fauna are a naturalist’s dream.
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Golf is an Environmental Hazard
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Ask an Expert
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
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Exploring the Land of Halldor Laxness
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Hawaii's Big Island Flower Guide
Hawaii's Big Island is the place to see maximum flowers in minimum time. From rainforests to florist shops, volcanos to resort lobbies, you'll find blossoms in abundance.
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Visions of Akrotiri
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Asia's Darkest Moments
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
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Andes Mountains
The Andes Mountains stretch more than 7,000 kilometers along the entire western half of the South American continent.
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Independent Travel in Costa Rica: What You Should Know
Headed to Costa Rica? Here I give the lowdown on independent, eco-friendly travel to the country, offer up my itinerary, plus add a few nuggets of advice to the not-so world weary. Enjoy!
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Earth Changes
The weather is changing. The face of the earth is changing. What can you do about it?
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ELL Integrated Thematic Learning
Integrating Social Studies and Science into Language Arts instruction is a tool to improve content comprehension and language acquisition for English Language Learners.
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For The Historical Record
An article discussing the meaning of enduring fame within archeology and the written record. Gives historical periods of Ancient Greece.
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The Great Ocean Road - Part One
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Iceland Insider
For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.
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Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks are formed from lava (or magma), though they are not easily definable, as they exist in over seven hundred varieties.
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Mount Shasta City: Off the Beaten Track
Nestled at the foot of Mystical Mount Shasta is Mount Shasta City. Second in the series " Off the Beaten Track" Mount Shasta City offers good restaraunts, accomodation, and a myriad of outdoor activites all year round. Surrounded by the pine forest of Shasta Trinity National forest, Shasta City sits in the Shadow of the most magnificent mountain in the US. The valley and surrounding area, are renown for their scenic natural beauty, high mountain lakes, birds and wildlife and whitewater rivers. It is my favorite place to stop off the I-5.
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"Junjo" Lawes Shot in London
Another death, another painful article. This time the victim is Henry "Junjo" Lawes.
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Guadeloupe - A Little-Known Caribbean Escape
Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martinique’s laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets.
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Review: BattleZone 1998 - Part 1
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Craft & Fun Foods Recipes
To celebrate our new category, Recipe Crafts, here are some great ideas that you can make ahead of time as well as make as you go.
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Fast Facts - Hawaii's Top 20
A listing of Hawaii's top 20 facts and trivia
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Fun sites with nothing in common
Some fun sites to visit that have nothing in common.
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A Tribute to Lewis Carroll
Most known for his bizarre tale of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll changed children's literature forever. Find out how his own life story contributed to his intricately woven tales of imagination...
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The Cooking Regions of Portugal- The Azores
The Islands of the Azores
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The Book of Words
Review of the fantasy trilogy Book of Words by J.V. Jones.

Adventures With Crystal Serenity World Cruise
Boomers and seniors with time, money and daring spirits are likely to love Pacific Rim journey; sleep in same cabin but go ashore for treks, flights kayaks, local food.
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Bartering in Quito, Ecuador
In many Latin American countries, bartering is accepted and expected. That is sometimes the case in Quito.
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Climbing Mt. Fuji
Making your way up Mt. Fuji is more of a "hike" than a true "climb," but it's a long grueling hike on a steep incline!
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Things to See in St. Lucia
A picturesque Caribbean view with lessons on the rich history of St. Lucia, Pigeon Island provides a day of exploration to stimulate both body and mind.
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Classic Review: Magic Carpet 2

Pregnant Onions?
Yep. Just when you thought you'd seen it all...
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Summer Movies 2000 - A look Ahead At Next Year's Hopeful Hits
Next Summers Hot Flicks!
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John Colter, Mountain Man
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
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The Great Airship Scare
An analysis of the Great Airship Scare of 1896, when a wave of anachronistic airship sightings spread across the American midwest.
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