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Earth's Evolution: The Paleogeography Quiz
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Paleogeography is the study of the geography of paleos, right? Perhaps you could use a little brushing up on your paleogeography knowledge — or a starter course. Either way, this quiz will have you combining your paleo and geo knowledge in no time.
7 Hot Facts About the Pacific Ring of Fire
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The Pacific's Ring of Fire is a 25,000 mile long "ring" that's home to 75 percent of all the world's volcanic activity and 90 percent of the planet's earthquakes. So what makes this area so active?
How Volcanoes Work
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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.
How did the supercontinent Pangaea become seven separate continents?
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop
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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Layers of the Earth
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Delve into the Earth's layers: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Discover the secrets beneath our feet and the dynamic processes at play.
What if a plane landed in San Francisco at the same time there was a big earthquake?
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If a plane landed in an earthquake an number of things could happen. Find out what would happen if a plane landed in an earthquake in San Francisco.
What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?
The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.