Aplethora of visually striking blue lakes have popped up on East Antarctica’s Langhovde Glacier. More precisely, 8,000 of these azure ponds have emerged between the year 2000 and 2013. This, unfortunately, is anything but good news. As a new satellite-based study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters points out, these lakes are appearing on what was … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blue Lakes Appearing In East Antarctica Hint At A Terrible Future
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Giant venomous flying spiders with 4-inch legs heading to New York area as they spread across East Coast, experts say
The invasion of the Northeastern United States continues with a new threat on the horizon: giant venomous spiders boasting legs spanning up to 4 inches, poised to parachute through the air. First, it was the spotted lanternflies, then the cicadas, and now, the arachnid invasion looms large. New Jersey Pest Control raised the alarm earlier this year, issuing a warning about … [Read more...] about Giant venomous flying spiders with 4-inch legs heading to New York area as they spread across East Coast, experts say
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
The Gulf Coast states faced severe weather threats on Monday as a storm system, responsible for unleashing devastating tornadoes across the central U.S. over the weekend and claiming the lives of at least four individuals while causing widespread destruction, made its way across the region. Simultaneously, forecasters warned of potentially record-breaking heat along the East … [Read more...] about Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
Greenland is farther north, south, east and west than Iceland
Maps can be deceiving, especially when it comes to portraying vast regions. Take Greenland and Iceland, for instance. A quick glance at most maps might lead you to believe Iceland sits east of Greenland. But surprise! Greenland holds the geographical oddity of being farther east, west, north, and south than its icy neighbor. This unusual fact becomes clear when examining a … [Read more...] about Greenland is farther north, south, east and west than Iceland
This Is An Old Cedar Tree About 800 Years Old That Stands At The East Foot of Mt. Daimonji, Oki Islands, Japan
This is an old cedar tree about 800 years old that stands at the east foot of Mt. Daimanji, Oki Islands, Japan. This tree has a height of 30 m, a circumference of 16 m at the roots and branches out in 15 places from the middle of the trunk. You will find 24 giant stalactite-shaped breast roots about 10 m above ground. The longest of these has reached 2.6 m in length. The … [Read more...] about This Is An Old Cedar Tree About 800 Years Old That Stands At The East Foot of Mt. Daimonji, Oki Islands, Japan