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The Flying Wallendas

The Flying Wallendas were the most famous high-wire act of the 20th century, a family of acrobats who traced their circus roots to the late 18th century. They worked without a safety net and were…

Recent Volcanic Activity

  (Bold indicates activity in 2008, 2009, and 2010) The following table shows the recent and ongoing volcanic history around the world by year of activity and volcano name…

Eifel

(Encyclopedia) EifelEifelīˈfəl [key], undulating plateau, W Germany, N of the Moselle River and E of the Ardennes. The Eifel forms the northwestern part of the Rhenish Slate Mts. and is a barren area…

Dolomieu, Déodat Guy Silvain Tancrède Gratet de

(Encyclopedia) Dolomieu, Déodat Guy Silvain Tancrède Gratet deDolomieu, Déodat Guy Silvain Tancrède Gratet dedāôdäˈ gē sēlvăNˈ täNkrĕdˈ grätāˈ də dôlômyöˈ [key], 1750–1801, French geologist. He…

Lost Islands of the World

Lost Islands of the World Traveler's guide to deserted islands for when you really, really want to be alone by Borgna Brunner  Coming UpClipperton Island:Blue Lagoon and Pirate's Lair Navassa…

Lost Islands of the World

Lost Islands of the World Traveler's guide to deserted islands for when you really, really want to be alone by Borgna Brunner  Coming UpClipperton Island:Blue Lagoon and Pirate's Lair Navassa…

DK Science: The End Of The Dinosaurs

Impact craterDeath from spaceOther dinosaur extinction theoriesAbout 65 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, the Earth was affected by major changes to its environment. Animal…

DK Earth: Planet Earth

HOW WAS EARTH FORMED? IS EARTH THE SAME ALL THE WAY THROUGH? HOW DOES EARTH SUPPORT LIFE? HOW DOES EARTH MOVE THROUGH SPACE? SEASONSFIND OUT MOREPlanet Earth is a dense, rocky ball about 7,920…

DK Earth: Rocks

THE ROCK CYCLE WHAT ARE IGNEOUS ROCKS? WHAT ARE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS MADE OF? HOW ARE METAMORPHIC ROCKS CREATED? MINERALS CRYSTALS GEMSTONES FIND OUT MORE Earth’s crust is made of rock…