Edwin
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Posted On Cities
Venice: The city that is slowly sinking and flooding
Venice, the city of canals and gondolas, is one of the most breathtaking and unique places in the world. Built on 118 small islands in…
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Posted On Earthquakes
Many earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini
Since late January 2025, the Greek island of Santorini has been experiencing an unprecedented series of earthquakes, known as an “earthquake swarm.” Over 12,000 tremors…
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Posted On Earthquakes
Many aftershocks from the earthquake in Northern California, December 5, 2024
On December 5, 2024, Northern California’s coastline was struck by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0. The epicenter was located approximately 100 kilometers…
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Posted On Cities
The unique man-made climate of New York City
New York City has a Cfa subtropical climate, according to the Köppen climate classification. But if the city were not there, the climate could also…
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Posted On Astronomy
Embracing the June Solstice: Celebrating the Height of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere
The June solstice, a pivotal moment in our celestial calendar, marks the height of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Occurring around June 20th or 21st…
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Posted On Civilizations
The Maya
It was one of the advanced civilizations in the world, renowned for its calendar and great cities, living thousands of years ago in Central America.…
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Posted On Nation States
The Netherlands
The Netherlands, known for its flat terrain, windmills, and tulip fields, is a progressive European nation with a rich cultural heritage. Renowned for Amsterdam’s historic…
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Posted On Oceans
The History of the North Atlantic Ocean
Thousands of miles of emptiness. Nothing but blue, grey, green and white. Giant waves, shrieking gales, water so cold. This is what millions of people…
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Posted On Nation States
Malta – History, Geography, Economy and Culture
Malta – the island fortress at the heart of the Mediterranean. It has witnessed occupation by so many of history’s great empires. And yet today…
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Posted On Nation States
New Zealand – Geography, Economy and Culture
New Zealand is the most remote developed nation in the world, sitting at the south-western edge of the Pacific Ocean. On the boundary of two…