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This Early Impact Devastated Life then Gave it a Boost
Most of us know about the impact that wiped out the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago. It's a scientific…
The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Also Flooded the World's Coastlines With a Catastrophic Tsunami
New research shows that in addition to killing the dinosaurs, the Chicxulub Impact caused a global tsunami 30,000 more powerful…
What Is an Earthquake?
Earthquakes are a regular part of our planet's geological activity, with over 3 million happening a year. But to human…
Japan Quake May Have Shortened Earth Days, Moved Axis
[/caption] The terribly destructive magnitude 9.0 earthquake which struck Japan on March 11, may have had another effect - Shortening…
Tsunami Pictures
Tsunamis are some of the most devastating natural disasters. The recent Boxing Day Tsunami was generated by an enormous earthquake…
What Causes Tides?
Tides refer to the rise and fall of our oceans’ surfaces. It is caused by the attractive forces of the…
Famous Earthquakes
Earthquakes are among the most devastating forces of nature. What we have are seven of the world’s most famous earthquakes,…