Monthly Archives: October 2009

Climate Change Threatens Mekong Basin

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Changing weather patterns and rising seas are affecting many people in Southeast Asia’s Greater Mekong Basin and climate change threatens the livelihoods of millions more, a report released by global conservation group WWF shows. Intense floods and droughts, coastal erosion, … Continue reading →

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Permafrost

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Permafrost, or permanently frozen ground, is soil, sediment, or rock that remains at or below 0°C for at least two years. It occurs both on land and beneath offshore Arctic continental shelves, and its thickness ranges from less than 1 … Continue reading →

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‘Ardi,’ Oldest Human Ancestor, Unveiled

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The world’s oldest and most complete skeleton of a potential human ancestor — named “Ardi,” short for Ardipithecus ramidus — has been unveiled by an international team of 47 researchers.Their unprecedented, 17-year investigation of Ardi is detailed in a special issue … Continue reading →

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Huge tsunami sweeps many to their death in American Samoa and Samoa

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A huge tsunami struck American Samoa and Samoa early day, causing many deaths in both Pacific island groups.Initial reports from Sky News put the death toll in American Samoa at 14, while upgraded reports estimate the death toll in Western … Continue reading →