Tag Archives: Animals

Volcano Puts National Park in Danger?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by isp203student

One of the most frequented national parks in the United States may be in jeopardy due to a possible eruption of one of the “world’s largest super-volcanoes”. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is home to a caldera, which has been … Continue reading →

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Can Animals Help Predict Earthquakes?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by isp203student

Many have dogs that tell us if there is someone at the door by barking excessively even before the doorbell rings. Many animals have exceptional olfactory senses and have saved families when smelling a fire. With all the “special powers” animals … Continue reading →

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Tanshang, China Earthquake

Posted on January 27, 2011 by isp203student

On July 28, 1976, an earthquake struck Tanshang China. This earthquake caused the most damage of any modern earthquake and registered a 8.3 on the Richter Scale. The official number of deaths was 255,000, but it was estimated that 655,000 … Continue reading →

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