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    Abstract Dr. Francisco is a past president of the American Chemical Society‚ the world’s largest scientific society‚ and served as president of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences‚ one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies‚ and is a fellow of the American Physical Society‚ American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society

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    Earthquake Earthquake is an unexpected and rapid shaking of Earth mainly due to the breakage and shifting of underneath layers. Earthquake strikes all of a sudden at any time of day or night and quite violently. It does not give you any warning. In case of a populated area‚ the earthquake can cause huge loss in the amount of human life and property damage. Affects of earthquake The earthquake can make the buildings and bridges to fall‚ disrupt electricity‚ gas‚ and phone service. It can even further

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    San Marino

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    San Marino‚ officially known as the Republic of San Mario‚ is a small state located on the Italian Peninsula. In fact‚ it is the third smallest country in Europe‚ preceded only by the Vatican and Monaco. Although landlocked by Italy‚ it is an independent state that takes up a mere 61 square kilometers. Its capital is the City of San Marino. It has a rugged terrain‚ due to its location near to the Apennine Mountains‚ There is no natural level ground; it is composed completely of hilly terrain. The

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    Earthquake Preparedness

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    Seism is a violent shaking of the Earth’s crust that may cause destruction to buildings and results from the sudden release of tectonic stress along a fault line or from volcanic activity. Earthquakes strike without warning‚ so it is important to know safety measures and act now to be prepared. Before the Shaking Starts Prepare Your Family •Know the safe spots in each room― against inside walls‚ under sturdy tables‚ desks or archways. • Know the danger spots― windows‚ mirrors‚ hanging objects

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    New Madrid Earthquake

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    THE NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKE OF 1812 Some of the most severe earthquakes in the United States occurred not on the Pacific Coast but in the middle of the continent in southeastern Missouri near the town of New Madrid. There are many things that were unusual about the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. The location is a surprise‚ the damage was catastrophic but we did learn from it. Just after 2 o’clock AM of December 16‚ 1811‚ the Mississippi River valley was hit by an earthquake so strong that

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    Francisco de Goya

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    Francisco de Goya was born in Fuendetodos‚ Spain on March 30‚ 1746. His dad was a painter‚ and his mom came from a noble family. Theres not a lot of information about his childhood. He went to school in Zaragoza at the Escuelas Pias. He started his actual art education when he was 14‚ when he was chosen to be an apprentice to Jose Luzan. Who was a talented but little known painter. Francisco spent 4 years apprenticing with Jose Luzan. Francisco went to Madrid in 1763 because he hoped to

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    Francisco Pizarro was not the most pleasant person to be around. He had many accomplishments but not the nicest guy in the world. Pizarro was a Spanish explorer and Conquistador. He did an abundant amount of expeditions and went out to sea with other explorers. Pizarro‚ as an explorer discovered many thing people know today. He founded the city of Lima‚ also the Pacific Ocean just to name a few. Francisco Pizarro is famous for conquering the Incan Empire. Pizarro was born in Trujillo Spain in 1478

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    What Is Francisco Fair?

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    northern Mexico grow. Francisco Javier Rodríguez was a petty-merchant who owed a lot of debt to customers. Due to that‚ he was not planning on returning to the fair the following year. He wanted to wait to return until he had the necessary means to pay back his debt. Francisco was very knowledgeable of the situation

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    San Sebastian Church

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    History The Basilica of San Sebastian is one of the 4 minor basilicas in the Archdiocese of Manila. San Sebastian Church designed by Genaro Palacios. The structural metal of which this church is uniquely built was manufactured in Belgium and erected here by Belgian engineers. The church was solemnly blesses August 16‚ 1891. Earlier churches built on this site by recollect friars since 1611 were destroyed by earthquake in 1859‚ 1863‚ and 1880. Among the churches‚ San Sebastian Church is the most

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    2010 Haiti Earthquake

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    2010 Haiti earthquake Date 16:53:10‚ 12 January 2010 Magnitude 7.0 Mw Depth 13 km (8.1 miles) Epicenter location 18.457°N 72.533°W Casualties 92‚000 - 230‚000 deaths (6th deadliest earthquake) Background Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere‚ and is ranked 149th of 182 countries on the Human Development Index.The Australian government’s travel advisory site had previously expressed concerns that Haitian emergency services would be unable to cope in the event of a major disaster

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