30/08/2012 20:21
Erratics are pieces of rock that, geologically speaking, differ from the rocks in the surrounding area. They are carried by glaciers, often over thousands of miles, and deposited randomly when the glacier melts. They are important to geographers because they can indicate the direction of glacier...
30/08/2012 17:28
Arctic sea ice is thawing at a historic rate, scientists say. In fact, a recent analysis of satellite data "utterly obliterates" the previous record, set in 2007.
The chief culprit? Global warming. The potential upshot? Longer and more intense extreme-weather events such as heat waves, cold...
29/08/2012 14:26
The longest geographical name that is accepted in the world is Taumatawhakatangihangak oauauotamateaturipukaka pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhe nua kitanatahu. This 85-letter place name refers to a hill in New Zealand – it is a Maori phrase which translates to “place where Tamatea, the man with...
28/08/2012 15:13
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