Environment 2024, November

The article is dedicated to the Republic of Lithuania and contains brief information about its territory, economy and population

When a source of drinking centralized water supply is selected, priority is given to artesian (pressure) water. From pollution, they are reliably protected from the surface by water-resistant layers of rocks. In the absence of such, they move on to others: non-pressure horizons, groundwater. Mandatory analysis of water from the well, the results of which assess the quality of natural waters and their compliance with regulatory requirements for drinking water

The article talks about the capital of Mexico and other cities with a population of more than a million people, raises the problems faced by residents of Mexican million-plus cities

Everyone saw ledges with horizontal or slightly inclined platforms along the slopes of the valley - these are river terraces. The first, rising above the channel, is called the floodplain, and above - the floodplain, no matter how many there are: the first, the second, and so on. Calm lowland rivers usually have three or five floodplain terraces, and mountain rivers have raised their banks to eight or even ten such ledges

Oster is a river that is mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years. A huge number of legends, tales and fantastic stories are associated with it. Where does the river begin? Where does it flow? And what is its current state? You will learn about this from our article

Turgenevskaya metro station was opened in 1972. It is located on the Riga-Kaluga line. This is one of the deep stations. It is located at a distance of forty-nine meters from the surface. But the technical characteristics of ordinary passengers are of little interest. Much more interesting are the sights located near the Turgenevskaya metro station. And there are a lot of them

The forest park got its name from the name of the former Kuchino wasteland. The rivers Gorenka, Pekhorka, Chernaya and Chernavka with their numerous tributaries flow here. There are ponds and lakes in the protected area. Most of the Kuchinsky forest park is a protected area

Syrdarya region is a source of pride for every representative of the Uzbek people. This is a prime example of what human perseverance and perseverance can change. Read about the modern economy, cities of the region, as well as how the "Uzbek virgin lands" were developed, read in our article

K2 is considered the second highest and most difficult peak in the world. But many climbers claim that this is the most difficult mountain to climb. The article describes the tragic and triumphant story of the conquest of this Ferocious Mountain

The subject of our today's conversation was the oldest and best preserved fortress of Ukraine - Lubart's castle. This centuries-old building survived many historical events and became a symbol of the power of Volyn. Let's find out what makes her so famous

Agrakhan Bay is an ornithological area of international importance. It has become so due to the presence of rich vegetation and warm shallow water. This is the territory of nesting and passage of rare birds. Agrakhan is a spawning place for valuable species of fish. Red deer, reed cats, Caucasian otters live in dense impenetrable thickets along the shores of the bay

On August 12, 2015, the Chinese port city of Tianjin was shaken by a terrible disaster, the news of which spread around the world with incredible speed. Also, a video appeared on the Internet, which depicted a catastrophe in China. What happened and what were the consequences of this incident, we will find out in more detail

Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Republic of Dagestan is located in the eastern Caucasus, the southernmost region of the Russian Federation. The borders of Dagestan cross the land and sea borders of five states - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan. It borders on the territory of Russia with the Chechen Republic, the Stavropol Territory and Kalmykia

Trubezh is an amazing river. There are countless namesakes near the Trubezh River in Pereslavl-Zalessky, and not only in Russia. The history of the river and its current life are full of interesting facts. The article tells about the past of these places, the current ecological state of the Trubezh rivers and local attractions

Fighting forest fires requires an incredible amount of money and resources. To reduce the risk of their occurrence, complexes of preventive measures are being developed. Some are aimed at preventing fires, others are aimed at fighting fire and preventing it from spreading over vast territories. Properly equipped mineralized strip plays an important role in this

Residence is both a place of residence, and work, and the status of a city. For example, at the time of the Olympic Games held in our country, Sochi was a residence. Another example is the Moscow residence of the patriarch. The head of the church lives in this room and receives people who come to him on various issues, both priests and ordinary people. Often in colloquial speech, "residence" is used in an allegorical, joking sense, or with sarcasm

AmateurThose who like to travel and discover new places should visit the Bismarck archipelago, which consists of several large islands and many small ones. It is located in the Western Pacific Ocean and is part of the state of Papua New Guinea

Hotel Club Tropicana & Spa (Tropicana Club, Tunisia) is a three-star hotel located in Tunisia, in the resort of Skanes. Tourists travel to the suburbs of the Mediterranean city of Monastir to enjoy their vacation on a sandy beach

Cities with funny names. Moscow region: Durykino, Radio, Black Dirt and Mamyri. Sverdlovsk region: Nova Lyalya, Rezh and Nizhnie Sergi. Pskov region: Pytalovo and the city of Dno. Other examples of funny place names

Terror and fear have become an integral part of the daily life of Afghans. On the streets you can constantly see a lot of military, police, intelligence officers and militias, last year alone there were more than fifty major terrorist attacks in the country with human casu alties, and kidnappings occur regularly

The Gulf of Finland is rich in islands, but for many, except for Kotlin, where Kronstadt is located, nothing is known about them. Although, they are also very beautiful and interesting. The article provides information about the Fox Island of the Gulf of Finland

The emergence of world-class roads in Russia is taking the country to a new level. The infamous quality of the road surface or the complete absence of it on the roads of the country has become an occasion for jokes and anecdotes not only among Russians, but also among the peoples of other countries. The construction of the M11 Moscow-Petersburg highway will change the general opinion about Russian roads. In addition to prestige, it will enable drivers to travel from one capital to another with maximum comfort and speed

This article describes the main ecological resources of the environment and their global problems. Recommendations on nature protection are given

Abkhazia is often called the "country of the soul". Thanks to the hospitality of the locals and the beauty of nature, this state is one of the favorite places for spending summer holidays among our compatriots. All the advantages of a holiday in Abkhazia are obvious: there is no language barrier, no need to change currency, no need to apply for a visa or passport. Where is the Russian-Abkhazian border, and what do you need to know for its successful crossing?

About the Telemba test site (Republic of Buryatia) of the RF Armed Forces, its location, ongoing exercises in 2017. What is the nuclear shield of the Russian state? About the nuclear club of the planet and many other interesting things

As in any major city in Russia, life in Rostov-on-Don is in full swing. And not only during the day, but also at night. How do you want to relax after a hard day's work, spending a pleasant evening in the company of friends! Nightclubs in Rostov provide such an opportunity to everyone

Siberia is the natural treasury of Russia, here is the endless taiga, the richest deposits of natural resources, the largest water arteries. The focus of this article is the Vakh River, which is small by Siberian standards, especially when compared with the Ob and Yenisei, but this water source is an important part of the region's ecological system

An article about the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, about the necropolises located on the territory of the monastery, about the Tikhvin cemetery, its history, about famous figures of Russian art and culture buried in the territory of the Tikhvin cemetery. The article contains the address, opening hours of the necropolis

One of the largest countries in the world with the largest number of inhabitants is China. What is the administrative division of this country? Where is Taiwan located and how is it related to China? The answers to these questions are given in the text of the article

Ancient cities keep the memory of past centuries in pavements, houses, palaces, preserved documents, and in Russia - also in churches with churchyards. Penza Cathedral of the Assumption almost did not interrupt the service, remaining a spiritual support for the inhabitants in the most difficult times. Erected on the outskirts of the city, now it is located in its very heart

The article describes how the modern coat of arms of Yoshkar-Ola looks like, the history of its occurrence and photos in different historical periods are given

XVIII century is the time of pirates, sailboats and legends about countless treasures. It was then that the thirst for gold pushed people to robbery on the high seas, and it was in those early years that a ship with the beautiful name “Urca de Lima” sailed the sea

The islands (atoll) of Palmyra in the Pacific Ocean are a chain consisting of flat limestone islands arranged in the form of an open ring. Their height does not exceed 2 meters. Around the chain of islands are coral reefs. Where is Palmyra Island located? Palmyra Atoll is located in the northern equatorial zone of the Pacific Ocean. Palmyra Island coordinates: 5°52´00´´ north latitude and 162°06´00´´ west longitude

South Carolina's coastline is almost entirely suitable for beach equipment and swimming, and the longest line stretches for almost 100 km. But what is so special about this state? What sights should be seen? What is the climate in South Carolina? These and other questions about South Carolina can be answered below

Zabaikalsky Krai is a relatively young region of Eastern Siberia. A lot of mineral reserves are concentrated here, which contributes to high economic development. Today, Transbaikalia attracts many tourists from various countries

As you know, on our planet all people are representatives of three large races. Among them are Caucasoid, Mongoloid and Negroid. In these large groups, in turn, there are races that have a second and third order. Their names correspond to the territorial localization

Interesting question: what is PPP? It seems to someone that he knows the decoding of the teaching staff. These are the inscriptions that we often see on police cars. This is the patrol service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. This is correct, but not a complete answer. The abbreviation of PPP has more than 20 transcripts, depending on the field of activity

The estates of Smolensk, like the city itself, are inextricably linked with the history of Russia. The province occupied the third place, immediately after Moscow and St. Petersburg, in terms of the number of nobles. In total, there are 253 fully or partially preserved estates. From the list, which includes only 12 estates, you can get an idea of what was once here. The rest are just names

River banks have always been a place of concentration of human settlements, as they were a source of water, fish, and waterfowl. Pinega is no exception in this regard, since the oldest known reports that a settlement of the same name was located on its shore date back to the 12th century

The world that surrounds us is beautiful and unique. There is a song: "How beautiful this world is, look!". It would be very good to preserve all this unique beauty. I want people of future generations to enjoy the beauties of nature just like we do