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Quiz Question: Where did the largest recorded earthquake in history occur?
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Volcano Eruption Photos
After 9,000 years, Chaitén volcano exploded back to life, forcing people to evacuate the surrounding area. The volcano awoke on May 2 and continued erupting intermittently, blanketing the area in ash and forcing more than 4,000 people to flee. |
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Cyclone: Before and After
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| The cyclone that lashed southern Myanmar (Burma) on May 2 and 3 changed the landscape of the Irrawaddy River delta, where massive floods killed tens of thousands of people. |
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Earthquake Interactive Maps, Models |
| On May 12, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rattled central China, killing thousands. Every year, about 100,000 earthquakes rumble through the ground. Learn more about these deadly forces of nature with interactive maps, photos, and case studies. |
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| Video: Chasing Tornadoes |
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| Tornadoes are some of the least understood phenomena in nature. Join Tim Samaras as he chases tornadoes to decipher how and when they form. |
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Greendex: How Green Is the World? |
| A new survey by National Geographic and the international polling firm GlobeScan shows just how green people are in 14 countries around the world. Test your knowledge about the environment, and find out what your personal Greendex is. |
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| Mysteries of the Ancient World |
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| The Lost City of Atlantis |
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| The story of Atlantis—its utopian society and cataclysmic destruction—has captured imaginations for thousands of years. Learn about this cautionary tale and more mysteries of the ancient world. |
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| Quiz Answer:
The largest recorded earthquake in the world was a magnitude 9.5 in Chile on May 22, 1960. |
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