1. Where is Herculaneum located? What happened to the city? It was an ancient Roman island‚ near Pompeii. It stood in the shadow of an active volcano‚ which destroyed the island’s life form. 2. Why is Herculaneum important to archeology today? It is important because unlike other ancient cities‚ it was better preserved so they can really study the habitants that live in Herculaneum. 3. What are some of the challenges that archeologists face when examining the city of Herculaneum? Some of the
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blessed with natural beauty. It is simply breathtaking. It renews a person. I do not think one can find a place as beautiful‚ as refreshing and as exotic as the six beautiful Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian islands have the world’s most active volcano. And the world’s tallest sea mountain is also found in Hawaii. I would like to see these wonders of nature. Other than the natural beauty a lot of activities are also a major attraction for me. I would love to see‚ or may be even learn the hula. Hawaii
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Extrusive Rock Intrusive Rock Extrusive rocks are also called volcanic rocks and extrusive rocks are formed on the earth’s surface. Extrusive rocks also form from magma‚ but a form of lava. Magma flows onto the earth’s surface by an eruption by a volcano. When the magma hits the earth’s surface‚ the magma turns into lava. Extrusive rocks are formed by lava‚ and the lava will harden quickly and crystallize quickly‚ either by hot spots or on the earth’s surface. Igneous rocks are considered felsic
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The mountains are enormously tall and some are so tall they burst through the ocean and create islands (ex: Hawaii). The top of this river valley is slit a part and deGruy decides to go between and observe deeper. He observed thousands of active volcanos erupting and lava and magma fillings to create new land (help making of islands and mountains). As the water goes through the magma chamber‚ the heat creates pressure. This makes water super saturated with minerals which are shot up like geysers
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HOW POLLUTION DESTROYS THE ATMOSPHERE AND HABITATS Introduction “Nowadays‚ industries‚ automobiles‚ power stations‚ etc. have become indispensable in our daily life.” ( Science Level K page 242) Have you ever wondered what causes pollution? Forms of Pollution Pollution is the process whereby various harmful substances are added to the environment (land‚ water‚ air etc.) by human and natural activities. The main various types of pollution that exist are: Air Pollution Air pollution is
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There are numerous reviews of tourist that had the chance to visit Camiguin including the Sunken Cemetery‚ and enjoyed it. For Camiguin is a destination unlike any other local tourist destinations for it offers them a complete natural environment and high diversity of ecosystem. As we can remember‚ we started from an island that has nothing but inhabitants‚ then the time came when it was colonized by Spaniards‚ grew and progressed‚ had its own buildings‚ infrastructures‚ and trading yet even that
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Volcanic activity can present a hazard to people and property in various ways and with varying degrees of severity. Whether or not these represent a significant danger to people is dependant on how well prepared the area surrounding the volcano is. The level of preparation is often linked to the overall wealth of the country which the hazard is in. This also impacts how effectively the volcanic even is managed before and after the eruption takes place. The timing of an eruption throughout the day
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(Cartwright)The stone was discovered in December 1790 in the central plaza of Mexico City. (Cartwright) The artist carved the Aztec calendar stone in 1479. (Aztec history) It was carved from basalt‚ a solidified lava‚ this being an area where volcanos were common. (Aztec history) It was lost buried under mexico city for over 300 years. (Aztec history) The first calendar of the Aztec
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Volcano Personal Narrative “ Mom what day are we moving‚ I still have a lot to pack”‚ Sheila asked while she had been packing her bags. “ I think tomorrow‚ that’s the only day your dad and I are off‚” said her mom as she was packing her things too. It had been the next day and Sheila didn’t really care if she moved because she didn’t really know anyone and she was more excited to move than to not move. Weeks had past and her parents and her had went around the neighborhood meeting them and Sheila
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to flee. Unfortunately their families found out and fought a bloody tribal war. This caused the young couple so much pain they decided together to commit suicide. The tribes buried the lovers separately. Months passed when Magayon’s tribe saw a volcano growing in the place where Magayon was buried. They named it for Daragang Magayon. “Bulkang Magayon” describing its perfect shape like their beautiful Daraga. And then there’s the story of an uncle Magayon*‚ whose anger depicts how violent the mountain
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