Category Archives: water

Global Warming Slowed by Decline in Atmospheric Water Vapor

A sudden and unexplained drop in the amount of water vapor present high in the atmosphere almost a decade ago has substantially slowed the rate of warming at Earth’s surface in recent years, scientists say.Water vapor is a powerful greenhouse … Continue reading

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Dropstones

Dropstones are isolated fragments of rock found within finer-grained water-deposited sedimentary rocks. They range in size from small pebbles to boulders. The critical distinguishing feature is that there is evidence that they were not transported by normal water currents, but … Continue reading

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US scientists to map Ganga stretch in Bihar, India

Scientists from the United States would work with the researchers of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TNBU) to analyse the quality of water of river Ganga and prepare a map of riverbed through Global Positioning System (GPS). The Inland Waterways Authority … Continue reading

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

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

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