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The Power And Beauty Of The Solar Eclipse

In the unyielding modern world there can sometimes be no respite from the relentless pace of change and continual improvement. The rapid rate of technological and sociological acceleration means that everyday we are bombarded by such large quantities of stimuli that we barely pause to recognise the wonders that are before our eyes. There is

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Tides: Forces We Take For Granted

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Tides are caused by a complex interaction between water, wind, gravity, surface tension, earthquakes and the Moon. One of the most fundamental forces on Earth, tides particular the tides caused by the Moon have been responsible for the creation of life on our planet. Yet it was until only recently that a clear understanding as

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Rogue Waves: The Monster Of The Seas

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Freak, monster, and killer are just some of the names attributed to rogue waves. Ever visit a fishing harbour and notice the big trawlers that have rather large dents in their bows? Were they the result of hitting other ships? No, these dents are caused by powerful waves, rogue waves.

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Lightning: Charged Nature

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Bolts of lightning can be terrifying experiences. The horrendous crash and rumbling resonance of thunder and the unmistakeable sizzle of superheated air is something that can be very intimidating. Lightning may even be the stuff of science fiction in more ways than is imaginable.

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Devastating Mechanisms Behind Earthquakes And Building Safeguards

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Earthquakes are one of the most devastating forces of nature. They can occur virtually anywhere on the planet but some locations are much more vulnerable than others. With more than half a million earthquakes occurring annually, roughly one/fifth of these can be felt by humans. Earthquakes are a much more common phenomenon than people generally imagine.

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Tornadoes: A Force Of Nature Like No Other

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The sky darkens, from a dark grey to a deep mauve. Finally it becomes charred black, like something is rinsing the firmanent of all colour, of all life. The previous calm disappears to be replaced with increasingly fast winds. The sound of these winds is pierced only by thunderous hail as ice rocks hurl to

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Tsunamis: Terrors Of The Oceans

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They are one of the scariest sights in nature. An immense wall of water, far more powerful than concrete or any human- made structure. They can approach transonic speeds and can kill hundreds of thousands of people. Tsunamis are some of the most powerful forces found on Earth.

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The Melting Ice: The Harsh Reality Of Global Warming

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All around the world, a slow destructive drip is turning into a torrent. As humans irrevocably change our landscape, the massive ice sheets are starting to disappear. With this comes untold devastation and an impact that will be felt by more than one-third of the world’s population. Many scientists are now coming to the conclusion