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How does nuclear waste disposal work?
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Nuclear waste epitomizes the double-edged sword of modern technology. It's a toxic and radioactive byproduct of nuclear medicine, nuclear weapons manufacturing and nuclear power plants.
How England Broke off From Mainland Europe 450,000 Years Ago
What geological forces separated England from Europe? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Antarctic Prone To 'Ice Quakes' Every Night, Study Finds
Scientists set up two stations to capture this strange seismic activity.
Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous
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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.
10 Deadliest Avalanche Disasters, Including One With 20K Casualties
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The title of deadliest avalanche is most often given to the 1970 Huascarán disaster in Peru, the single most catastrophic avalanche in recorded history.
What Was the Largest Avalanche in History? 1970 Disaster Takes the Title
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When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded.
Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun
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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.
Quiz: Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
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Think you're ready for the next disaster? Find out how much you know about disaster preparedness with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Ancient Rock Arches Sing Songs
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HowStuffWorks learns more about the 'music' made ancient rock arch formations in Utah and other places.
Trovants Are Stones That Seem to Grow, Move and Reproduce
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Trovants, found only in a small town in Romania, are stones that actually seem to move and grow. But are they alive?