Monthly Archives: June 2009

Patagonian glaciers melting at unprecedented rates

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The latest research expedition to the Southern Patagonia Ice Field revealed that alpine glaciers in the Chilean and Argentine Andes are disappearing at much faster rates than previously anticipated by the scientific community.The scientists discovered that the masses of ice … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs May Have Been Smaller Than Previously Thought

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, reveals a paper published  in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology.Scientists have discovered that the original statistical … Continue reading →

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Volcano Photo Reveals Shock Wave

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Amazing new picture from space reveals a volcanic eruption in its earliest stage, with a huge plume of ash and steam billowing skyward and creating a shock wave in the atmosphere.The new photo was taken June 12 from the International … Continue reading →

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Vietnam will Launch Second Man Made Satellite In 2012

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Vietnam will launch the country’s second man-made satellite in 2012.The satellite, called VNREDSat-1, is of small size and low orbit. It will be used to monitor and take picture of the earth surface of different sizes and types and provide … Continue reading →

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