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11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean
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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?
What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?
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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.
Can You Match the License Plate to Its State?
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No two state license plates are the same! So, let's test just how well you know all corners of the U.S. with this quiz!
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?
Do Scientists Think an Earthquake Could Sink Western California?
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Do scientists really think a massive earthquake could break California in two?
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.
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.
Travel the World: New Zealand Geography
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Exercise your brain with this quiz about New Zealand's natural wonders. How far can you go to peel back layers of time and reveal the secrets of this magical place? Nowhere on Earth is like these islands that sit atop the Ring of Fire.
The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks
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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
Scientists Finally Solve Mystery of Weird Mariana Trench Sound
Minke whales are the culprits. Learn more about the whale call at HowStuffWorks Now.