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Researchers show how far South American cities moved in quake
The massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the west coast of Chile last month moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west, and shifted other parts of South America as far apart as the Falkland Islands and Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:50:42 -0500
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The alpine marmot spreads into the Catalan Pyrenees
Researchers from the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) have demonstrated, using a map of the potential distribution, the alpine marmot's capacity for adaptation in the fields of the Pyrenees. Its quick proliferation makes it a successful example of species introduction.
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:37:18 -0500
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Sources of pollution in waterways
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are components of petroleum products such as gasoline, coal, and oil. They are also produced as by-products of the combustion of fuels including petroleum and fire wood. PAHs can cause cancer and other health effects. Because they are produced during combustion, they are ubiquitous, and their levels are high enough to be a concern in all urban waterways. However, because there are so many potential sources of PAHs in the environment, it is not clear which of these sources are most responsible for the contamination in the water. Knowing what the major sources are would help states formulate more effective strategies to control them.
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:27:14 -0500
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Earthquake in Chile -- a complicated fracture
The extremely strong earthquake in Chile on 27 February this year was a complicated rupture process, as scientists from the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences found out. Quakes with such magnitude virtually penetrate the entire Earth's crust. After closer analysis of the seismic waves radiated by this earthquake during the first 134 seconds after start of the rupture, the researchers came to the conclusion that only the region around the actual epicentre was active during the first minutes. In the second minute the active zone moved north towards Santiago. After that the region south of Concepción became active for a short time. This rupturing trend agrees well with the distribution of the aftershocks during the following three days, as observed by the GEOFON-measuring network of the GFZ up to 03.03.2010.
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:23:37 -0500
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Dome away from home
After more than three decades of service to researchers and staff stationed at the bottom of the world, the dome at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station was deconstructed this austral summer.
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:32:21 -0500
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Welcome to Geneva
Geneva is a worldwide centre for diplomacy and international cooperation, and is widely regarded as a global city. It is the home of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva has been referred to as the world’s most compact metropolis and the "Peace Capital."
Geneva is the second most populated city in Switzerland (approximately 186,825 people). It is located where the Rhône River exits Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
Visiting Switzerland
Switzerland lies at the heart of Europe and is famous for its watches, chocolates and cheeses. It is the main route linking northern and southern Europe and runs through the Alps.
Switzerland borders Germany in the north, Austria in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. This means that three important European cultures meet in Switzerland; German, French and Italian.
Switzerland is endowed with some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Within a 1 to 3-hour train trip through Switzerland you can experience its various landscapes, including lakes, glaciers, mountains and vineyards.
Come and experience the international fl avor and appreciate both the tranquility and the idyllic beauty of this little Alpine country.
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