Nature 2024, December
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Stalactites and stalagmites can be attributed to the extraordinary creations of nature. There are karst caves in many states, so inquisitive tourists can easily satisfy their curiosity and inspect them from the inside. You should not go to distant lands, since such a miracle exists in Russia, Ukraine, stalactites and stalagmites of amazing beauty are found in Israel, China, Slovakia
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Relief is the shape that the earth's surface has. Over time, it changes under the influence of various factors
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Psou is a river separating the territory of Abkhazia and Russia. It flows along the entire border line between states. Translated from the Abkhaz language, its name means "long river", although in reality this is not entirely true. Its total length is only 53 kilometers
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Despite the significant advances in science and technology in recent years, there are still places and natural phenomena that are not fully understood on our planet, sometimes with unusual “side” effects. The magnetic anomaly also belongs to such cornerstones of modern natural science
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Which of the tourists does not dream of going to Kilimanjaro? This mountain, more precisely a volcano, is a legendary place. The beauty of nature, the unique climate attract travelers from all over the world to Kilimanjaro
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Those who have ever followed the sunset to the very last moment, when the upper edge of the disk touches the horizon line, and then completely disappears, could see an amazing natural phenomenon. At this moment, in clear weather and clear skies, the luminary casts its amazing last ray
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One of the most common varieties of aquarium soil is coarse sand. Its popularity is due to the fact that it not only carries an aesthetic load, but also serves as a nutrient substrate for underwater vegetation. After reading the article, you will learn about the main features of this material
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Geostationary orbit is a limited and irreplaceable resource of humanity. Possessing a number of unique characteristics, this narrow strip of near-Earth space attracts all the most technologically, economically and industrially developed states of the world. The geostationary orbit can become a real “bone of contention” in the 21st century if the leaders of the leading powers of the world fail to agree and find a reasonable compromise
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Vaida is a biennial plant with a height of 1-1.5 meters. It differs from other closely related varieties in the shorter length of its petals, in a different structure of the pod. It has an elongated shape with a blunt-rounded top
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When looking at a geographical map, everything seems to be clear. The Sea of Okhotsk is surrounded on all sides by Russian territory: either by islands or by the line of the Asian coast. And only in the very southwest we will see the northern end of the Japanese island of Hokkaido
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Ugra is a river flowing through the Kaluga and Smolensk regions of Russia. It is a left tributary of the Ob River. Ugra is a natural frontier on the outskirts of the capital of our Motherland - Moscow
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The article talks about the wind, the strength of the wind, the units in which it is measured, as well as possible ways to use it
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People think that the world is already fully understood and understood. In fact, one has only to look around more closely - so many miracles will be revealed, have time to be surprised! Unusual phenomena lurk in remote corners of the world, and sometimes appear overhead. For those who are not lazy and watch closely, not only incredible beauty is revealed, but also real miracles. Let's see what unusual natural phenomena scientists usually pay attention to
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Autumn, like all seasons, is surprisingly beautiful in its own way. Nature at this time dresses in the most colorful clothes, made of colorful leaves: brown, red, yellow, orange and even green. Thanks to the bright sun, although not very warm, everything shimmers with gold. What happens at this time of the year with trees, herbs, shrubs, flowers? Autumn plants take on a completely different look
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Yak is an animal that, getting into the territory developed by man, quickly dies. The herds of these majestic beauties are getting smaller and smaller. In the wild, they are found only in the regions of the Tibetan mountains. A unique and amazing animal yak! A description of its appearance, photographs, how it lives, what it eats, how this representative of the fauna breeds - you will find all of the above in this article
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Siberia is often called the soul of Russia, because it is just as big and generous. Here the diversity of the world of flora, fauna and minerals is widely represented, which a person has been using for a long time and with pleasure, without thinking about how such exorbitant appetites affect Mother Nature
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The Red Book is a call to preserve the gene pool of animals and plants. Each person, as the crown of evolution, must be aware of his responsibility for any form of life and understand that the value of our world lies not only in himself, but mainly in the creatures that inhabit it
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What is the Sunzha River? Why is she good? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. In fact, two rivers bear this name. One of them is located in the North Caucasus and is the right tributary of the Terek, and the other is the right tributary of the Volga, located in the Vichugsky district of the Ivanovo region. Consider these two rivers below
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Russia is the largest country in the world, and also one of the most water-provided. The country has huge reserves of fresh water. In total, about 2.5 million rivers, streams and streams flow through the territory of the Russian Federation. This article will tell you in detail about one of them called Vychegda
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Pechora is a river flowing through the north-eastern part of Europe, through the Nenets Autonomous District (Autonomous Okrug) and the Komi Republic. The area of its basin is about three hundred twenty-two thousand square kilometers
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The Bay of Biscay is one of the most dangerous places for sailors. Nevertheless, thousands of tourists flock to its coast all year round
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Probably, each of us in childhood was told that some types of plants can live for hundreds of years. However, not even all adults know that the oldest tree is almost 10,000 years old. In Sweden, on Mount Fulu, the Old Tjikko spruce grows, the age of which was calculated by scientists
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The article describes natural disasters - landslides, which are known for their insidiousness and serious destructive consequences. The material offers advice on how to act if trouble happens
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The surface of the earth is not uniform. Schoolchildren already know that there are plains and hills. Let's try to figure out what a mountain is, what is remarkable about this natural phenomenon
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The article describes lions, one of the largest representatives of the cat family. The king of beasts is one of the largest feline representatives, and it differs not only in size. His lifestyle is also not typical for the family. It deserves special attention
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Heavy precipitation in the form of snow over an extended period of time, accompanied by winds exceeding 12 m/s, is classified as a hydrometeorological disaster. Under such atmospheric conditions, there is a high probability of the formation of snowdrifts
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Amazingly beautiful mountain landscapes can be seen in these wonderful and unique places. The most impressive peaks are the Greater Caucasus Range. This is the territory of the highest and largest mountains in the Caucasus region
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Horns of livestock, why do cows need them. What is the difference between sheep and goat horns. Elk - a description of the animal. What is the value of elk antlers
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The Orinoco is one of the largest river systems in the world. Its name comes from the word guarauno, which means "place for kayaking". This is the most mysterious and bewitching river in South America. Its waters have attracted adventurers for centuries, despite its dangerous and unpredictable nature
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Smells like childhood, a bunch of wild flowers. I always remember a sunny day and a lawn where cheerful daisies, bluebells, and Ivan-tea grew. Or maybe a wide endless field with golden spikelets and blue cornflowers
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Earthquakes in Cyprus happen quite often. Such natural phenomena are not always significant, but unfortunately, they are constant. One of the most dangerous seismological zones of the Earth is located in the fold belt of the Mediterranean Sea. She is huge. After the collision of the African and European tectonic plates, about. Cyprus. The island is located in the Mediterranean Sea, not far from Turkey and Syria
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Seven centuries all the conquerors coming from the west to conquer Moscow passed through the Kaluga lands and ravaged them. Therefore, there are so few villages and villages and cities on this long-suffering land. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, for a whole year, surrounded, with a lack of ammunition and medicines, our soldiers held Zaitseva Gora, which opened a direct route to Moscow
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In total, there are ten thousand species of crabs (ten-legged crayfish), and twenty varieties of them live in the Black Sea. They have a fairly decent size, unusual shape and habits. Most of them live in the shallow waters of the coastal zone, hiding in algae. Let's look at what types of crabs live in the Black Sea
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Everyone at least once thought about the eternal. This list includes the oceans, there is no need to explain why. Have you ever wondered: "What is the water in the oceans?". You can argue endlessly on your own, but here you will find concrete answers based on research and facts
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Everyone wondered if toads and frogs have teeth? If so, why don't we see them? And if not, how do they eat small animals? Childhood has long passed, but there is still no answer to the question? Now we'll figure it out
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Why does a camel need humps? Why does an elephant need a trunk? Why does a rat need a long tail? There are many questions that can baffle even educated people. In this article, we will try to answer one of them. In particular, here you will find many interesting and unexpected facts about camels and their humps
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The article tells about one of the most severe seas in the world - the Laptev Sea. Its flora and fauna are described. It also mentions future projects related to oil and gas development
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The article describes the classification of forest fires. Describes the consequences, as well as ways to deal with the elements
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Will there be people in real life whose nose size would be envied even by famous fairy tale characters? Surprisingly, there are such unique
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Rhinoceros is one of the largest representatives of mammals. In size, it is surpassed only by an elephant, a little less than a rhinoceros - a hippopotamus. The main difference between the animal is the horn located on the nose. Hence the name - rhinoceros