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• Nature
  New Species
  Extinction
  Animals
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  Giant clam

  The Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) is the largest living bivalve mollusc. One of a number of large clam species native to the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian oceans, they can weigh ... > more
• Caving
  Water
  Drought Research
  Archaeology
  Ecosystems
  Pollution
   
  

  Stalactite

  A stalactite or dripstone, is a type of speleothem that hangs from the ceiling or wall of limestone caves. Stalactites are formed from the deposition of calcium carbonate and other minerals, which is ... > more
• Water
  Floods
  Drought Research
  Geology
  Ecosystems
  Geography
   
  

  Artesian aquifer

  An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer whose water is pressurized. Water will thus flow out of an artesian well without ... > more
• Volcanoes
  Natural Disasters
  Earthquakes
  Geography
  Geology
  Tsunamis
   
  

  Stratovolcano

  A stratovolcano is a tall, conical volcano composed of one layer of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. These volcanoes are characterized by a steep profile and periodic, explosive eruptions. ... > more
• Earthquakes
  Natural Disasters
  Tsunamis
  Geology
  Geography
  Earth Science
   

  North Anatolian Fault

  The North Anatolian Fault is one of the most energetic earthquake zones in the world. Turkey is set on a minor tectonic plate which is being squeezed westwards as the Arabian and the Eurasian plates ... > more
• Apes
  Human Evolution
  Early Humans
  Rainforests
  Healthy Aging
  Endangered Animals
   
  

  Chimpanzee

  Chimpanzee, often shortened to chimp, is the common name for the two extant species in the genus Pan. The better known chimpanzee is Pan troglodytes, the Common Chimpanzee, living primarily in West, ... > more
• Geography
  Mammals
  Tundra
  Mating and Breeding
  Environmental Policy
  Wild Animals
   
  

  Muskox

  The muskox is an arctic mammal of the Bovidae family, noted for its thick coat and for the male's strong odor, hence the name. It belongs to the Caprinae subfamily, being more closely related to ... > more
• Caving
  Oceanography
  Archaeology
  Ancient Civilizations
  Water
  Evolution
   
  

  Stalagmite

  A stalagmite is a type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a limestone cave due to the dripping of mineralized solutions and the deposition of calcium carbonate. The corresponding formation ... > more
• Fish
  Marine Biology
  Fisheries
  Sea Life
  Geography
  Wild Animals
   
  

  Seahorse

  Hippocampus is a genus of fish known as Seahorses (family Syngnathidae). Seahorses range in size from 16 mm (the recently discovered Hippocampus denise) to 35 cm. They are notable for being one of ... > more
• Volcanoes
  Natural Disasters
  Snow and Avalanches
  Geography
  Global Warming
  Water
   
  

  Mount Rainier

  Mount Rainier is a composite volcano in Pierce County, Washington, located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, with a ... > more

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