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Exploring Mighty Volcanoes: World’s 3 Largest Volcanoes

19Nov

By nidaa2 Comments

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Exploring Mighty Volcanoes: World’s 3 Largest Volcanoes

A volcano is a vent through which molten rock and gas escape from a magma chamber and they can differ in height, shape, and slope steepness. Some mighty volcanoes are tall cones and others are just cracks in the ground. As you might expect, the shape of a volcano is related to the composition of its magma. 1. Nevados Ojos del Salado volcano 'Nevados Ojos del Salado' is the world's highest active volcano among the list of active and mighty volcanoes. It is situated on the border between Chile and Argentina. It's about 20 kilometers south of Paso de San Francisco, where the route crosses the international border. The mountain is extremely dry, with snow only surviving on the summit throughout the winter. The volcano contains two summit peaks of the same height According to the offi...

Adélie penguin makes 3000 km journey to New Zealand

18Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Adélie penguin makes 3000 km journey to New Zealand

Due to climate change or pollution, a rare Adélie penguin swims 3000 kilometers from Antarctica to New Zealand. Experts are saying its a worrisome situation for the marine life. CHRISTCHURCH, SOUTH ISLAND - For the third time a rare specie of penguins, Adélie penguin makes its way from Antarctica to shores of New Zealand. He swims around 1900 miles from his hometown. The juvenile male Adèlie, affectionately nicknamed ''Pingu'' by locals, reached Bridlings Flat Beach near Christchurch on Wednesday night. Seems like he came to find some food and warmth. Adèlie, a rare penguin specie only found at the coasts of Antarctica, more likely lost its way home to new Zealand. This critically endangered specie is on the verge of extinction by 2060. https://twitter.com/LewisPughFDN/stat...

A look into Poland-Belarus border migrant crisis

14Nov

By Abdullah1 Comment

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A look into Poland-Belarus border migrant crisis

An estimated 4000 migrants stuck in an improvised border camp at the Poland-Belarus border. These migrants who previously crossed the Belarus border are now looking to get into Poland Polish troops at the border are stopping these migrants from entering Poland While this migrant crisis goes on, the tensions between Poland and Belarus are increasing Happening at the Poland-Belarus border is a harsh migrant crises that continues to affect both the countries. An estimate of around 4000 migrants are living in camps in between both the borders. These migrants previously crossed the Belarus border are stopped by Polish troops from entering Poland. With no allowance of entry into Poland, these migrants are stuck. What makes their situation worse is the harsh weather conditions which incl...

US journalist Danny gets 11 years of jail in Myanmar

13Nov

By AbdullahNo Comments

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US journalist Danny gets 11 years of jail in Myanmar

Myanmar court finds Frontier Magazine Editor 'Danny Fenster' guilty of several offences. The offences include incitement, sedition and terrorism. MYANMAR - On Friday Nov 12, Danny Fenster a US journalist got sentenced to 11 years of prison in military ruled Myanmar. The ruling was passed by a court that holds Fenster guilty on three offences, which includes incitement, sedition and terrorism. US regarding the decision said that it is an 'Unjust Detention' of an innocent person. Fenster was allegedly spreading false information, having contacts with illegal organizations violation of visa regulations. According to lawyer 'Zaw Aung', the 37 year old journalist has a maximum sentence for all three charges. "Everyone at Frontier is disappointed and frustrated at this decision. We j...

Rafflesia Arnoldii Corpse Flower: Unusual characteristics’ Flower

9Nov

By Kino3 Comments

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Rafflesia Arnoldii Corpse Flower: Unusual characteristics’ Flower

Rafflesia Arnoldii Corpse Flower, because of its uniqueness and rarity, recorded as the world’s largest flower bloom. Rafflesia Arnoldii Corpse Flower rare bloom is found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia but a number of species are also found in Philippines. Fully bloomed Rafflesia Arnoldii (corpse flower) Total number of the species are 28 out of which 10 are found in Philippines. Alexander Shadenberg ,a naturalist , is the first who discovered Rafflesia in 1882 at the foothills of Mount Apo. This flower consists of only 5 large petals and does not contain any root, stem or leaf. It is a parasitic flowering plant. It depends solely on the host for its nutritional demand. Size: It grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) across diameter and weigh about 6 pounds when ful...