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An earthquake on Sakhalin: the scale of destruction

An earthquake on Sakhalin: the scale of destruction

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Kozheed beetle: description, stages of development, what is dangerous and how it can be removed

Kozheed beetle: description, stages of development, what is dangerous and how it can be removed

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

Black Sea Dolphin. Dolphin species

Black Sea Dolphin. Dolphin species

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

These marine mammals are the smallest of the cetaceans. Today, scientists have about fifty species of dolphins

The Salgir River is the main artery of Crimea

The Salgir River is the main artery of Crimea

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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

Breeds of pheasants: description with names, characteristics and photos

Breeds of pheasants: description with names, characteristics and photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Colorado Canyon: description

Colorado Canyon: description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Nar - camel for man and desert

Nar - camel for man and desert

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Tapir is Lowland tapir

Tapir is Lowland tapir

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

Fire salamander - an animal from legends

Fire salamander - an animal from legends

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

The most common types of red fish

The most common types of red fish

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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

Norway, Preikestolen: description and interesting facts

Norway, Preikestolen: description and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Leatherback turtle: description, habitat, lifestyle, interesting facts

Leatherback turtle: description, habitat, lifestyle, interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Our article will tell you about how amazing leatherback turtles live in their natural environment, what attracts researchers so much, why they need protection

The carbon cycle. Principles and Meaning

The carbon cycle. Principles and Meaning

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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

May rosehip - prickly healer

May rosehip - prickly healer

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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

The stinkiest flower in the world

The stinkiest flower in the world

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Lacha Lacha: fishing, hunting and protected areas

Lacha Lacha: fishing, hunting and protected areas

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What is volcanism and earthquakes? Where do these events take place?

What is volcanism and earthquakes? Where do these events take place?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Characteristic features and history of the volcano Vesuvius

Characteristic features and history of the volcano Vesuvius

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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

When snowdrops bloom, nature wakes up

When snowdrops bloom, nature wakes up

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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

The click beetle is a handsome man with bad habits

The click beetle is a handsome man with bad habits

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

How long do midges live? Habitat

How long do midges live? Habitat

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Common amaranth herb: description, useful properties, application

Common amaranth herb: description, useful properties, application

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Sowing peas: the best varieties and their description

Sowing peas: the best varieties and their description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What is the biggest pike in the world?

What is the biggest pike in the world?

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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

Shark blunt: description and photo

Shark blunt: description and photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Mussels: internal and external structure

Mussels: internal and external structure

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Kestrel common: description, habitat and lifestyle

Kestrel common: description, habitat and lifestyle

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What kind of water is. Types of water in nature

What kind of water is. Types of water in nature

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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

Yellow snake: varieties and features

Yellow snake: varieties and features

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Already ordinary - a snake with yellow spots on its head: features and habits. Poisonous yellow snakes. Yellow-bellied snake: description of the species

Giant shrew: animal description, lifestyle, reproduction, interesting facts

Giant shrew: animal description, lifestyle, reproduction, interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

The Far Eastern leopard is a big cat on the verge of extinction

The Far Eastern leopard is a big cat on the verge of extinction

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

Obligate predator: types, characteristics and nutritional features

Obligate predator: types, characteristics and nutritional features

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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?

Frog caviar: a delicacy, medicine and coral

Frog caviar: a delicacy, medicine and coral

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Road of death in Bolivia. La Paz: road of death (photo)

Road of death in Bolivia. La Paz: road of death (photo)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Exotic beauty of sumac. spice tree

Exotic beauty of sumac. spice tree

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Healing plant - prickly tartar

Healing plant - prickly tartar

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Prickly tartar… Do you know what this fairly common plant in our strip looks like?

May Khrushchev is a highly developed pest

May Khrushchev is a highly developed pest

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Dung beetle, exciting life

Dung beetle, exciting life

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What is a solar eclipse? Lunar and solar eclipses: when and why do they happen?

What is a solar eclipse? Lunar and solar eclipses: when and why do they happen?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What is the average cloud weight?

What is the average cloud weight?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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