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What Is Permafrost?

In geology, permafrost refers to ground (rock or soil) that has a temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) or lower for two or more years.

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What Is A Gallery Forest?

Gallery forests exist as a belt along rivers or wetlands and project at the other edge into landscapes that are otherwise only sparsely treed.

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How Are Rivers Classified?

Rivers are classified on the basis of different factors, including by their physical makeup, speed, and shape.

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The Deadliest Disasters On Mount Everest

Numerous mountaineers have died attempting to ascend or descend the Mount Everest and some disasters on the mountain have claimed more lives than ever.

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What Is a Rift Valley?

Rift valleys are a linear-shaped lowlands between several highlands created by the action of a geologic fault or rift.

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The Most Dangerous Animals Of Africa

Africa is a continent with great biodiversity and it also hosts some of the most deadly yet magnificent creatures of the world.

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Are GMOs Really Dangerous?

Popular opinion says that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are dangerous, possibly lethally so. Does scientific evidence back this up?

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