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How Dust Storms Work
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Though they're outranked by other, more dangerous natural phenomena, dust storms can still do serious damage to life and property. What causes these massive storms?
Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good
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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.
Are Polar Bears Endangered?
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Polar bears and global warming are getting attention from conservationists and the general public. See why polar bears are threatened by global warming.
15 Worst Hurricanes of All Time
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The Americas have been hit with some major hurricanes throughout the decades. But which were the worst ones in history?
How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?
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For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be "missing" gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.
How Sinkholes Work
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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.
1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050
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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
Can animals predict the weather?
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If animals predict the weather, could they save human lives? Learn if animals predict the weather, or if they have a meteorolgoical sixth sense.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.