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San Andreas fault superimposed over California landscape

The San Andreas Fault superimposed over a shuttle photo of California (click to enlarge and read explanation below). The San Andreas Fault is a continental transform fault that extends roughly 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) through California. It forms the tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. It has three segments, each with different characteristics and a di

Photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community

Exclusive: Automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainforest show images of the Massaco people, who are flourishing despite environmental threats One of the never-before-seen images of the isolated Massaco people taken on 17 February 2024 while they were collecting machetes and axes left behind by Funai agents. Photograph: Funai Remarkable images taken by automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainfo

7 Shocking Photos Reveal What 100 Years Of Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers

In the early 1900s, Arctic glaciers were nature's most mysterious and undiscovered wonders. Over 100 years of research, exploration, and exploitation later, the glaciers have become a haunting testament to the global warming effects. Christian Åslund, a Swedish photojournalist who works with Greenpeace, gathered some early photos of glaciers ice in Svalbard, Norway from the Norwe

How the Sahara Desert Went from a Lush, Inhabited Land to a Wasteland

Today, the Sahara Desert, which covers much of North Africa, is regarded as the world’s largest hot desert and the world’s third largest desert, after the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic. However, this desert was once bursting with vegetation, grasslands, lakes and rivers, providing a suitable environment for humans to inhabit. So how did such an enormous transformation happen?

Boy Decks Out An Old Lady’s House For Halloween To Make Her Feel Like The Holiday Is Worth Celebrating

In addition to helping his dad decorate their house and creating a costume with his mother, Kevin was already dreaming about all the candy he would get. But he couldn’t get rid of one house on his block that wasn’t adorned. He concluded that they could want assistance since he was unable to comprehend why someone would choose not to celebrate. There was a buzz of excitement throughout the n

Coprinellus disseminatus (Pers.) J.E. Lange – Fairy Inkcap

Phylum: Basidiomycota - Class: Agaricomycetes - Order: Agaricales - Family: Psathyrellaceae The Fairy Inkcap, Coprinellus disseminatus, rarely ventures forth alone or even with just a few friends; more often it forms dense masses swarming over rotting tree stumps and roots. These gregarious little fungi occur from early spring until the onset of winter, and they are at their most sp

“Biggest Crybaby Fit”: Man Blows Up His Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Because Brand Has Gone “Woke”

A YouTuber named Columbia War Machine found a dramatic way to express his outrage over Harley-Davidson supposedly turning “woke.” Instead of simply criticizing the brand, Brian Lanckiewicz—the man behind the channel—went all out and mercilessly destroyed his motorcycle with a barrage of gunfire. The viral protest video became a bizarre spectacle and certainly made a loud state

Man Looking to ‘Hot Pot’ Falls into Yellowstone Hot Spring, Completely Dissolved Within a Day

 Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, also harbors hidden dangers, particularly its scalding hot springs. This blog post delves into the unfortunate incident where a young man seeking an adventurous dip in these geothermal waters lost his life, serving as a stark reminder of the perils present in this majestic park. The Allure and Danger of Yellowsto

The Timeless Charm of Monsanto Village in Portugal

Monsanto is a village in Portugal that is defined by its unique landscape. Houses are located between, on top of, and beneath giant boulders. Monsanto, known as the “Holy Mountain,” has remained largely unchanged since its creation from stone over 500 years ago. In 1938, Monsanto was called the most “Portuguese town in Portugal”. The village is perched on a mountaintop with views of th

Living Under the Rock: This Farm Built in a Natural Rock Shelter in Norway Is Just Amazing

Nestled beneath a colossal rock overhang in the picturesque Jøssingfjord of Norway, Helleren farm stands as a remarkable testament to human ingenuity and a timeless connection between people and their environment. An old farm built under the rock. Photo: Andreas Winter If you are looking for a unique and fascinating cultural heritage site in Norway, you might want to visit Helleren farm in