Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Anguilla (United Kingdom)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Anguilla (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: American Samoa (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of American Samoa (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Akrotiri (United Kingdom)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Akrotiri (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: What Is a Tsunami?
Short explanation of what a tsunami is. (Updated: May 7, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Precipitation: Drought in Eastern Africa
Article discussing the occurrence of drought in Eastern Africa, and how it is likely to increase in frequency in future years due to global warming, putting enormous stress on countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia. (Updated July 12, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Composting
Explains, using scientific language, what composting is. Also explains what compostable and compost compatible materials are, the conditions necessary for composting to occur, and the role of composting in recycling waste. (Updated:...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Geography: Antarctic Ice Shelves
A brief description of the ice shelves in the Antarctic, and a list of forty-seven ice shelves along a map showing the locations of the largest ten. (Updated: May 21, 2012)