Monthly Archives: February 2009

Arctic storms seen worsening; threat to oil, ships

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Arctic storms could worsen because of global warming in a threat to possible new businesses such as oil and gas exploration, fisheries or shipping, a study showed . “Large increases in the potential for extreme weather events were found along … Continue reading →

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Andromeda Galaxy

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A Large Spiral Galaxy Wider and possibly brighter than our own Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy was once thought to be the dominant member of the Local Group of galaxies. Although it is Milky Way’s nearest large galactic neighbor, this … Continue reading →

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Volcanoes Erupt in Japan and Russia, Spreading Ash

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Two volcanoes in Japan and another in eastern Russia erupted overnight, spreading ash as far as the Philippines and Vietnam, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on its Web site. Seven minor eruptions occurred at Mount Sakurajima on Japan’s southern island … Continue reading →

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Scientist see holes in glacier at Alaska Volcano

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Geologists monitoring Mount Redoubt for signs of a possible eruption noticed that a hole in the glacier clinging to the north side of the volcano had doubled in size overnight — and now spans the length of … Continue reading →

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