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Lake Baikal: the deepest lake in the World

Lake Baikal
A beautiful view of Lake Baikal. Photo: Markus Winkler on Unsplash

Lake Baikal, located in southern Russia, is the world’s deepest and oldest lake, containing over 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater. This massive body of water, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to thousands of unique plant and animal species that can only be found in its waters. With its stunning natural beauty and fascinating ecological significance, Lake Baikal is truly a wonder of the world. In this article, we will explore some of the most interesting and surprising Lake Baikal facts that make this place so special.

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Changing Earth: How Satellites Give us a Unique Perspective on our Evolving Planet

Changing Earth: The decline of Aral Sea between 2000 and 2014.
The decline of Aral Sea between 2000 and 2014.

The ever-changing Earth: our planet is constantly changing over the years. Some changes are part of nature, and some of them are on humanity’s shoulders. Some scientists even suggest that the Earth has entered a new geological epoch defined by human impact, called the “Anthropocene“. Over the years astronauts have taken photos of the Earth from space and documented these changes. NASA’s World of Change series shows how our planet’s land, oceans, atmosphere, and Sun are changing over time.

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10 Amazing Natural Wonders Around the World

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pamukkale, literally meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural wonder in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pamukkale, literally meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is an amazing natural wonder in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey.

Spanning the length and breadth of our magnificent planet, nature’s wonders never cease to amaze. From the well-known to the undiscovered, these marvels showcase the staggering beauty and diversity of Earth’s landscapes. Some of these natural wonders are famous worldwide, while others remain hidden gems. Whether formed by the relentless power of water, wind, or tectonic forces, each phenomenon has a unique story to tell. Let’s embark on a journey to explore 10 such fascinating natural wonders around the world.

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10 Krakatoa facts about the 1883 eruption

1883 eruption of Krakatoa
An 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. By Lithograph: Parker & Coward, Britain - Image published as Plate 1 in The eruption of Krakatoa, and subsequent phenomena. Report of the Krakatoa Committee of the Royal Society (London, Trubner & Co., 1888)., Public Domain, Link

On August 26-27, 1883, one of the most notorious volcanic eruptions in history occurred. Krakatau (often spelled Krakatoa) erupted with an estimated 10,000 thousand times the force of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The eruption was so violent that two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed: about 23 square kilometers of Earth sank into the Sunda Strait.

Across Java and Sumatra, burning rock rained down, damaging and even destroying settlements. The sky went black.

Here are 10 amazing facts about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.

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