(Encyclopedia) Vancouver Island (1991 pop. 579,921), 12,408 sq mi (32,137 sq km), SW British Columbia, Canada, in the Pacific Ocean; largest island off W North America. It is c.285 mi (460 km) long…
The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2008. Date Location Magnitude 1 Jan. 5 Queen Charlotte Islands…
The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2009. Date Location Magnitude 1 Jan. 5 Queen Charlotte Islands…
Each year the American Lung Association issues their "State of the Air" report. They track year-round and short-term particle pollution as well as the…
(Encyclopedia) Hearne, SamuelHearne, Samuelhûrn [key], 1745–92, British fur trader, explorer in N Canada. He entered the British navy at the age of 11 and saw service in the naval battles of the…
(Encyclopedia) performance art, multimedia art form originating in the 1970s in which performance is the dominant mode of expression. Perfomance art may incorporate such elements as instrumental or…
These cities were selected by Forbes magazine as the top ten places for African Americans in the United States. Each city was evaluated in four categories to compile the ranking:…
Ozone acts as a powerful respiratory irritant at the levels frequently found in most of the nation's urban areas during summer months. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest…
