The Earths Furies_ Earthquakes
Air, Atmosphere, Weather and Pollution
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51m
With teams of experts tracking them all over the world, earthquakes are one of the most heavily-monitored natural phenomenons. Despite this, in places such as Haiti, Nepal and Italy, they continue to be devastating and deadly. But what causes this destructive force of nature and can we minimize destruction?
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