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Lake Nyos is a deep lake high on the flank of an inactive volcano in Cameroon. A pocket of magma lies beneath the lake, charging the water with an estimated 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). In 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nyos triggered the sudden release of about 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 that rushed down nearby valleys, displacing all the air and suffocating up to 1,800 people within 20 km of the lake. What methods are being used to prevent future disasters at the lake?
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Lake Nyos is a deep lake high on the flank of an inactive volcano in Cameroon. A pocket of magma lies beneath the lake, charging the water with an estimated 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). In 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nyos triggered the sudden release of about 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 that rushed down nearby valleys, displacing all the air and suffocating up to 1,800 people within 20 km of the lake. What methods are being used to prevent future disasters at the lake?
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Balboa was a Spanish conquistador and founder of the Panamanian colony of Darién, the 1st permanent European settlement in the mainland of the Americas. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama in search of gold, reaching the Pacific Ocean after a 25-day expedition. Then, carrying both his sword and an image of the Virgin Mary, Balboa waded into the water and laid claim to the Pacific and all of its adjoining lands. What did he call the Pacific Ocean?
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Balboa was a Spanish conquistador and founder of the Panamanian colony of Darién, the 1st permanent European settlement in the mainland of the Americas. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama in search of gold, reaching the Pacific Ocean after a 25-day expedition. Then, carrying both his sword and an image of the Virgin Mary, Balboa waded into the water and laid claim to the Pacific and all of its adjoining lands. What did he call the Pacific Ocean?
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Monet was a French painter who helped found the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. His works include renowned en plein air, or outdoor, paintings, which capture natural landscapes with accents of sunlight and vibrant colors. He is also known for painting the same subject repeatedly, at different times of day and in different seasons, to show how changing light affects form. Where did Monet paint his famous Water Lilies series?
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Monet was a French painter who helped found the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. His works include renowned en plein air, or outdoor, paintings, which capture natural landscapes with accents of sunlight and vibrant colors. He is also known for painting the same subject repeatedly, at different times of day and in different seasons, to show how changing light affects form. Where did Monet paint his famous Water Lilies series?
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He lived three doors down on my street, and I barely got to know him. BELLINGHAM — A well-liked local doctor who practiced at St. Joseph Hospital died there Saturday, after his surf ski capsized Thursday in Bellingham Bay. Lanny “Bip” Sokol, 40, of Bellingham, spent three hours in the water before U.S. Coast Guard personnel found him face down and unconscious, approximately one mile from the Fairhaven Cruise Terminal in Bellingham Bay. Sokol, who was wearing a dry suit and life vest, was ru
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A tsunami is a series of waves generated when a body of water is rapidly displaced on a massive scale. The deadliest tsunami in recorded history, the Indian Ocean tsunami, killed more than 200,000 people. It was triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean that registered between a 9.1 and a 9.3 on the Richter scale. The disaster prompted a huge worldwide effort to help victims of the tragedy. How far down the shores of the African continent did the tsunami extend?
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A tsunami is a series of waves generated when a body of water is rapidly displaced on a massive scale. The deadliest tsunami in recorded history, the Indian Ocean tsunami, killed more than 200,000 people. It was triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean that registered between a 9.1 and a 9.3 on the Richter scale. The disaster prompted a huge worldwide effort to help victims of the tragedy. How far down the shores of the African continent did the tsunami extend?
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Girls, ever find yourself being in the situation where you cant think of anything to buy for the opposite sex? look no more.. here's some cool stuffs that I'm sure the boys would like to have their hands on. boys, with enough 'subtle' hints and extra-loving, you might finally get them. =) 1. Action Camera (www.gadgetshop.com) A tough, water resistance, no-nonsense digital movie action camera that attaches easily to a helmet, mast, harness, or handlebars. It has a 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor to r
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Following the decision to revive the Olympic Games at the close of the 19th century, all eyes were on Athens, where the first modern games were held in 1896. During these games, Spiridon Louis, a water carrier, won the first Olympic marathon event and instantly became a Greek national hero. During the race, Louis stopped at an inn to drink a glass of wine before going on to overtake the other runners who collapsed from exhaustion before reaching the finish line. Why was Louis arrested in 1926?
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Following the decision to revive the Olympic Games at the close of the 19th century, all eyes were on Athens, where the first modern games were held in 1896. During these games, Spiridon Louis, a water carrier, won the first Olympic marathon event and instantly became a Greek national hero. During the race, Louis stopped at an inn to drink a glass of wine before going on to overtake the other runners who collapsed from exhaustion before reaching the finish line. Why was Louis arrested in 1926?
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