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How the deadly 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami unfolded - National …
Nov 22, 2024 · In 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean released energy equivalent to 23,000 Hiroshima type atomic bombs. 20 years later, we examine the disaster and its toll.
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Dinosaur extinction facts and information | National Geographic
Jul 31, 2019 · Abundant fossil bones, teeth, trackways, and other hard evidence have revealed that Earth was the domain of the dinosaurs for at least 230 million years. But so far, not a single trace of dinosaur ...
Penguins, facts and photos - National Geographic
Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. Some island-dwellers can be found in warmer climates, but most—including emperor, adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo ...
Fossil fuels—facts and information - National Geographic
Apr 2, 2019 · Natural gas: An odorless gas composed primarily of methane, natural gas often lies in deposits that, like those for coal and oil, formed millions of years ago from decaying plant matter and ...
Oceans and the threats they face | National Geographic
Emulsified oil washes ashore after the MV Braer, a U.S.-owned oil tanker, ran aground in hurricane-force winds off the Shetland Islands.The 1993 spill emptied 93,366 short tons (84,700 metric tons ...
Octopuses, facts and information - National Geographic
What are octopuses? Octopuses (or octopi, if you prefer) are cephalopods, invertebrates that also include squid and cuttlefish. They have bulbous heads, large eyes, and eight very useful arms.
Dolphin Facts - National Geographic
The 36 dolphin species share more than a few characteristics. Among them, the aquatic mammals look like they're smiling, and they seem to love to play.
Owls, facts and information - National Geographic
Diet and hunting style. Most owls eat mainly small rodents, but their diets also include birds, fish, insects, and larger creatures like young deer and foxes. Some owls hunt during the day or at ...