Environment 2024, December
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The essence of many things surrounding a person is fickle. Everything around is fleeting and changeable, including natural phenomena. Our planet at first glance seems stable, but in fact, complex processes are constantly taking place on Earth, many of them are cyclic, but some are quite rare and inexplicable. One of these phenomena is the bifurcation of rivers. What does this mean? Let's find out
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On the Volga there is a peninsula formed by a large bend in the river. It is called Samarskaya Luka. Here, in the Zhiguli Mountains, there is a Stone Bowl - a depression in the form of a cauldron, created by five ravines and mountain slopes. This natural formation is a landmark of the state reserve. The tract "Stone Bowl" in the Samara region has become popular among local residents thanks to a spring, which is considered one of the oldest sources of the Zhiguli Mountains
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Residents of the United States themselves do not fully understand how many fellow citizens are in prison. Some may have heard that 2.3 million people are incarcerated, but this is only part of the statistics. This article will tell you about the number of prisoners in the USA, the conditions of their detention and other interesting facts
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Sor on Baikal is called a shallow bay, which is separated from the reservoir by a sandy spit. Posolsky sor is a very popular holiday destination. There are two resort areas in the bay: Kultushnaya and Baikal surf. Sandy beaches, an abundance of fish, all the conditions for windsurfing, a large number of hotels, a variety of entertainment - all this attracts a lot of tourists from all over Russia and from near and far abroad
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Each of us has probably heard the saying that devils live in a still pool. This expression perfectly describes Kivu, a lake located in Africa. An unusually beautiful-looking body of water is fraught with incredible danger to the whole Earth
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The problem of chemical pollution of the environment has both natural science and social significance. Soils play a basic role in the sustainable functioning of the biosphere; therefore, soil degradation, which has taken on a global scale and leads to the transformation of their properties, disrupts the functioning mechanisms of ecosystems and the biosphere as a whole
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For several centuries, people have been interested in the wigeon duck. The bird lives in the wild, and, having seen it once in the picture, you can no longer confuse it with another species. Due to the bright color, birds are easily remembered. Hunters, on the other hand, consider it lucky to get this “cherished bird”, since tracking down a cautious duck is not an easy task
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About the modern Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Their composition, history of formation and key branches of the armed forces: ground forces, navy, long-range aviation, etc
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The largest administrative-territorial unit in the world is the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The sights of this region are mainly the work of nature. Which of them are the most interesting and impressive?
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The tragedy that occurred in April 2017 on the slope of the Vilyuchinsky volcano in Kamchatka riveted the attention of the public. An avalanche that claimed the lives of a man and a child makes us think about the safety of outdoor activities. So what is this volcano and how dangerous is it? About this - in our article
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The car is a very convenient invention. It allows you to travel in comfortable conditions. A person is inside his car and, it would seem, nothing can interfere with his peace of mind. However, more and more often in our time there are conflict situations and conflicts on the road. It happens more often with some people and less often with others. But no one has yet been able to avoid such situations
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The problem of crime is typical for most cities in the post-Soviet space. Depending on the degree of development of the economic sector and the industrial sector, somewhere the situation is under the control of law enforcement agencies, and in other places gangster groups rule the settlements. For example, groups in Ulyanovsk keep the whole city in fear. There is almost no time of day when you can safely go outside
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Shymkent region is located in the south of Kazakhstan. The main occupations of its population are mining, agriculture and cattle breeding. The climate in the Shymkent region is sharply continental
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Dubai is not accidentally called the eighth wonder of the world and a fairy tale city: the sights and the whole difficult history of the emirate are a vivid confirmation of this. Here is the world's most singing fountain and the tallest skyscraper, the largest mall and the very first indoor ski slope in the Middle East. Tours in the UAE are well-deservedly popular, but what do we know about the history of the emergence and development of Dubai?
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Submarine "Zaporozhye" served in the Soviet Navy for 20 years. Having been inherited by Ukraine, it symbolized the "power" of the Ukrainian fleet. In 2014, during the referendum on the accession of Crimea to Russia, part of the crew went over to the side of the Russian Federation, taking the submarine with them
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South Ossetia is a state whose will to independence far exceeds its size. Consider how the processes of struggle for autonomy affected the population of the country
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Chelyabinskaya GRES was built in the era of electrification of the country and became the last in the chain of stations of the GOELRO plan. After its launch, the power plant was planned to be used for heating the city and the operation of several small enterprises. But thanks to the available energy that appeared, Chelyabinsk and the region began their rapid development
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The capital of our Motherland is a place of concentration of rich and famous people. And such people do not want to live in ordinary apartments and houses - they need elite housing. What can be called such and what areas traditionally belong to the elite? We will answer the question of which areas of Moscow are considered elite. And we will tell you about the best areas of the capital for living
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The capital has successfully implemented a project to provide transport services to special categories of the population. Funds for the "Social Taxi" in Moscow for the disabled and families with many children are allocated by the city budget, and transportation is carried out on individual and collective applications
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Nature protection is an important task, because the progress of the civilized world leads to inevitable difficulties and risks in terms of environmental pollution. Among other social dangers, one of the first places is occupied by environmental problems associated with the use of heat engines
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We will talk about the most grandiose hydroelectric power plants, the value of which is comparable to the state significance. We will find out which is the highest dam in the world. Below is the top 6 largest dams on Earth
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In the international community, the desire for universality of designations is highly developed. Examples of this are road signs, traffic signals and much more. The names of states and independent territories are also not spared. So there were international letter codes for the names of different countries
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Mount Carmel is one of the pearls of Israel. The prestigious urban areas of Haifa are located on the mountain range, a cave complex of primitive people has been found, one of the best technical universities is flourishing, pilgrims come here to visit the cave of the prophet Elijah. What else surprises and is famous for Mount Carmel?
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Every girl should have at least one little black dress hanging in her closet. After all, if you believe the words of Coco Chanel, this dress is universal, fits everyone, looks stylish and will always support you in spontaneous decisions. So is red, which is loved by all fashionistas in the world for its brightness and passion
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List of Moscow districts, districts, with a description of the infrastructure and attractiveness for living. The number of inhabitants in the districts and where it is better to settle. In what areas is a tense criminal and transport situation. Ecological situation in the districts
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Since ancient times, people, looking at the waterfalls, composed legends that only with the help of higher powers could such majestic and frightening wonders of nature appear. And the higher the waterfall, the more impressive it makes
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The most mystical place in Moscow is the Khovrin hospital. She is fraught with a number of mysteries. Once you enter the hospital, you can't go back. Be careful if you go to the territory of the scariest hospital
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One of the most important environmental problems is deforestation. Forest problems are visible especially in civilized states. Environmentalists believe that deforestation leads to many negative consequences for the Earth and humans
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Fires in the Trans-Baikal Territory have a rather strange nature - fires occur simultaneously in different places. Everything was complicated by the fact that rescuers found a teenager in the forest who was trying to kindle a “bonfire” with a can of gasoline. The exact number of perpetrators is unknown, but there are suspicions that a sabotage group was operating
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Ufa is one of the major cities in the east of the European part of Russia. It is the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Forms the urban district of Ufa. It is a major economic, cultural and scientific center of the Russian Federation. Road conditions in Ufa are improving, but the situation remains difficult
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Kudrinskaya Square appeared on the map of Moscow in the 18th century. This place gained the greatest fame and popularity among residents and guests of the city after the construction of a residential multi-storey building. What is the history of the square, and what is worth seeing here today?
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The main attraction of Cambodia is its temples, of which there are a great many in the country. Today we will tell you about the most interesting and majestic ones that amaze the imagination with unthinkable bas-reliefs and original masonry
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Turukhansk region is one of the northern regions of the Russian Federation. Harsh conditions and lack of transport infrastructure make it difficult to access and extremely sparsely populated. With all this, this region is rich in various resources: mineral, fuel, biological, which makes it promising for future development. At the same time, it is extremely important to eliminate the risk of depletion of natural reserves, as has already happened with certain species of game animals
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The barbaric attitude of man to nature is clearly seen in a contrasting example. In the literal sense of the word, having killed the Aral Sea in Eurasia in just a quarter of a century, at about the same time, people "gave" the Earth a man-made "continent" - the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which, according to some sources, surpasses Australia and New Zealand in area, together taken
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Earlier, the word "district" could be found in science fiction novels and films, but more and more often this incomprehensible word begins to flicker in the news and even colloquial speech. What is a "district"? In what cases can this word be used, and in what cases it is inappropriate?
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The article tells about the history of the development of the Ruhr area, as well as the current state of this ancient industrial region of Germany. A brief information about the economic and geographical position of the region and the social situation is given
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Every year the capital of Georgia is visited by tourists from different countries who are very impressed by the area. So what interesting things can every guest of the city learn for himself and what kind of population of Tbilisi can you meet on its streets?
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The amazing and tragic fate and history of the Yasenevo estate in Moscow. It was grand-ducal, inherited from one king to another. Since the 60s of the XX century, the estate has been part of Moscow. The estate has been partially restored, but still attracts tourists, especially lovers of Moscow antiquity
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Astana is the new capital of Kazakhstan. This is perhaps one of the most modern cities in Central Asia. Having become the capital after Alma-Ata, Astana began to develop intensively in all respects. This is especially true for urban infrastructure. In just fifteen years, a wonderful cultural and economic center of world significance has grown from a simple ordinary city
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As soon as they call the gatehouse: a checkpoint, a checkpoint, a guard's booth, a hut, a hut, a guardhouse, a kennel. The names are different, but the essence is the same. And it doesn't matter where this room is located: in production, in the forest, near the railway tracks, in a cemetery or a church courtyard. It's still a gatehouse