In a stark warning, scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services revealed a 2019 report stating that one million plant and animal species globally are on the brink of extinction. The alarming rate of decline, termed "unprecedented in human history," is attributed to invasive species, global heating, pollution, and … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
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The Krakatoa Eruption: The World’s Loudest Sound
On August 27, 1883, the Indonesian island of Krakatoa was shattered by a volcanic eruption so powerful that it produced the loudest sound ever recorded in human history. The explosion, estimated to have been equivalent to 200 megatons of TNT, was so loud that it ruptured the eardrums of people 40 miles away, traveled around the world four times, and was clearly heard from 5,000 … [Read more...] about The Krakatoa Eruption: The World’s Loudest Sound
The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
In 1883, a volcanic island in Indonesia known as Krakatoa erupted, unleashing a blast so loud that it's considered to be the loudest sound ever recorded in history. The sound was so intense that it ruptured eardrums and inflicted severe damage on people and objects up to 40 miles away. Krakatoa, which was located between Java and Sumatra, had been dormant for over 200 years … [Read more...] about The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
When a Navy Fighter Jet Approaches the Speed of Sound, “Shockwave Lines” Are Visible
A remarkable close-up photograph of a plane producing "shockwave lines" as it approached the speed of sound was taken by photographer Camden Thrasher while he was documenting a display of US Navy fighter jets. The photo of a McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the supersonic multirole combat jet first introduced in the US Navy in 1984, was taken by the motorsport and aviation … [Read more...] about When a Navy Fighter Jet Approaches the Speed of Sound, “Shockwave Lines” Are Visible
While in The Arms of a News Anchor, a Happy Baby Bear Makes the Cutest Sound
Did you know that bears have the ability to purr? It may sound strange, but baby black bears can imitate the sound of your favorite feline, according to Utah reporter Shara Parks. One of these adorable bears was a set visitor from Yellowstone Bear World who quickly became friends with Park. The bear cub cuddled up to her neck, just like a real live teddy bear, and made the … [Read more...] about While in The Arms of a News Anchor, a Happy Baby Bear Makes the Cutest Sound