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On Sakhalin, the earthquake that occurred in 1995 shocked the whole world. Neftegorsk, the city of oilmen, who buried more than 2,000 people under its rubble, is no more. Destructive earthquakes are characteristic of the territory of Russia with its geographical and geological features. The earthquake on Sakhalin in 1995 was the most destructive in the last 100 years
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Surprisingly, many people have never heard of one of the most common and dangerous pests - the skin beetle. This small and very unpleasant insect lives in many houses, spoils food and furniture, but homeowners do not even know who gives them so much trouble. So, get acquainted - kozheed beetle
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These marine mammals are the smallest of the cetaceans. Today, scientists have about fifty species of dolphins
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The Salgir River in Crimea is considered one of the most important water arteries of the peninsula. In terms of its length, the watercourse ranks first. The riverbed crosses the capital of Crimea - the city of Simferopol. Let's take a closer look at this water stream
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There are a huge variety of species of pheasants. Birds are bred for both decorative and culinary purposes. You can understand the features of each species, learn about their behavior and habitats, see how representatives of various breeds of pheasants look in the photo in our article
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Where is the Grand Canyon, what is its length? How was the Colorado Canyon formed? Description of the Colorado River and Canyon. When the first Europeans came to the canyon, what attracted them? Who initiated the creation of the Grand Canyon National Park? Tourism in the canyon
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The article talks about the differences between Nara and other species. Why a camel is of particular value in the household, how can he go without water for a long time and live in the desert. Features of Nar camels
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Pedro Martir described the tapir in the early 16th century as follows: "the size of a bull, with an elephant's trunk and with the hooves of a horse." In fact, in appearance it is an amazing mixture: at the same time it looks like a pig, a pony or a rhinoceros with a trunk like an elephant's, although shorter
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Salamanders are amphibians that belong to the salamander suborder, the caudate order. In appearance, they are clumsy, the body is disproportionately thick with transverse folds and a rounded tail
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Types of red fish most often found on the Russian market are salmon, trout, salmon, chum salmon and pink salmon. Some of them are artificially raised, so their meat is not as nutritious as wild-caught ones. However, they do contain vitamins and minerals. Absolutely all types of red fish have a unique biochemical composition that can rejuvenate the human body and positively affect he alth
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The incredibly beautiful Preikestolen cliff in Norway is one of the most impressive natural attractions in the world. Every year, millions of lovers of beauty come here - to the ends of the world to admire this miracle. For lovers of extreme holidays, Norway, Mount Preikestolen in particular, is an ideal place
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Our article will tell you about how amazing leatherback turtles live in their natural environment, what attracts researchers so much, why they need protection
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Cyclicity is one of the main components of many processes on our planet. The carbon cycle is a prime example of such a cycle that provides and sustains life
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May rosehip is known by various names, including brown rosehip, thorn, cinnamon rose. You can meet this plant at the edges of the forest, along ravines, among shrubs and even in meadows. It has received the widest distribution: from Scandinavia to Central Siberia
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Many plants attract the attention of a wide variety of insects and people with their charming beauty and juicy aroma. But it so happened that in nature there are species with a rather unpleasant, even disgusting, smell
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Lacha is a lake that can surprise. It would seem that an unremarkable reservoir in the Arkhangelsk region, it, nevertheless, is the largest in these parts, and part of it is also reserved. It is worth visiting it, if only for the reason that today it is very rare to see nature untouched by man, and if it is still rich in natural resources, then there are very few such places left
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Volcanism and earthquakes are among the oldest processes on Earth. They happened billions of years ago and continue to exist today. Moreover, they participated in the formation of the planet's topography and its geological structure. What is volcanism and earthquakes? We will talk about the nature and places of occurrence of these phenomena
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Mount Vesuvius is a stone's throw from the small town of Naples. You need to overcome only a distance of 9 km to find yourself at its foot. At first glance, it is even difficult to imagine that it is he who is the only one operating in Europe
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Where and when do snowdrops grow? How is their reproduction? Why do snowdrops bloom early? You will learn all this from an article dedicated to this unusually tender first spring flower
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If plants in your garden suddenly stop bearing fruit or simply die for an unknown reason, then some kind of pest has wound up on your land. Amateur gardeners who encounter this problem claim that either the wireworm larvae or their parent, the click beetle, are to blame
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Before we find out how long midges live, let's take a closer look at their lifestyle. These little mosquitoes are happy to attack livestock, humans and wild animals
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The annual plant amaranth is a weed that many have seen in gardens and fields, on roadsides. Not everyone knows that traditional healers consider this herb to be a medicinal plant containing many useful substances necessary for a person
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Choosing a good seed pea is no easy task. There are a lot of varieties now. Each has not only its own advantages, but also disadvantages. On the territory of the country, brain, peeling and sugar varieties are registered and grown. All of them have different yields, resistance to pests and weather conditions
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They say that this largest pike was 5 meters 70 centimeters long, and its mass was about 140 kg! The same story adds that there was no natural pigment in her scales - she was pure white
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Of the family of gray sharks, the blunt-nosed is the most famous. It has several names: bull shark and gray bull shark. For what it is called that, you will find out a little later
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Mussels are bivalve mollusks that live in all waters of the world's oceans. Their use is unique: mussels are used to make jewelry and prepare gourmet dishes. The external and internal structure of the mollusk is very interesting
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A very common bird of prey, at first glance resembling a dove - the kestrel falcon. Ornithologists explain the name like this. Since ancient times, hunting has been popular in Russia, in which gyrfalcons, saker falcons or sparrowhawks have always participated. The ancient hunters tried to teach this bird too, but all in vain
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Water is the most amazing substance on Earth. Only it can exist in those states: liquid, solid and gaseous. And even in its usual form, it is also diverse. Few people on Earth know what water is. But without differing from each other externally, its different types have special properties
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Already ordinary - a snake with yellow spots on its head: features and habits. Poisonous yellow snakes. Yellow-bellied snake: description of the species
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The giant shrew is a relic, endangered species of rodents. It is the largest creature in the presented order of animals. The giant shrew refers to creatures with a progressively declining population, is included in the Red Book
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The Far Eastern leopard is divided into three types: Korean, Amur and Manchurian. Many scientists consider it one of the most beautiful species of leopard. It combines beauty, grace, cunning, strength, flexibility and dexterity. It is sad to realize this, but these beauties are on the verge of extinction. Today, there are no more than 30 individuals in the wild, about 300 more animals live in zoos in the USA, Russia and Europe
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Representatives of wildlife have a wide variety of taste preferences and nutritional habits. For example, predators consume other organisms. But they can also differ from each other depending on the composition of the diet. Let's find out who are obligate predators? What animals are among them?
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Living creatures give humanity a huge number of interesting and amazing discoveries, you just need to be able to see them literally under your feet. Frog caviar is completely unremarkable, but it turns out that it is fraught with a lot of mysteries
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Regular traffic rules don't apply here. Death Road in Bolivia has developed its own etiquette for drivers to meet on it. Upward traffic has priority
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Sumac is also called the vinegar tree, the reason lies in the unusual taste of its leaves. In many countries, the plant is used as a condiment
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Prickly tartar… Do you know what this fairly common plant in our strip looks like?
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The May beetle (Khrushch) is an insect belonging to the Coleoptera order, the genus of beetles, the lamellar family. This genus is quite numerous, it includes about 40 species. One of the species, namely the eastern May beetle, is especially common in our country
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Dung beetle - this name was given to the insect due to its addiction to manure. The insect feeds on manure, which is usually located away from its home. The family of the same name includes 4 species of beetles, namely lamellar, aphodia, geotrups, or true dung beetles, as well as scarabs
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A solar eclipse is a truly unique phenomenon that has fascinated people for centuries. And in order to fully enjoy the beautiful celestial phenomenon, you should carefully prepare
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Clear weather, sunny warm day, the sky is slightly decorated with small white clouds… On such a beautiful day, it would be a crime not to go for a walk with a child. And suddenly: "Mom, dad, how much does the cloud weigh?" Not ready to answer the question - then read on