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World Tree Map – For the First Time.

May 6, 2013 – Global Map of Forest Height (above): Produced from NASA’s ICESAT/GLAS, MODIS and TRMM sensors. The map will advance scientists understanding of Earth’s forest habitats and their role in Earth’s carbon cycle. A NASA-led science team has … Continue reading

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How Big was That? Equivalent Energy Released by Bombs, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Starquakes.

March 25, 2013 – How Big Was That? Equivalent Energy Released by Bombs, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Star Quakes: Pictured above is an artist’s rendition of a neutron star named SGR 1806-20, which is located about 50,000 light-years from Earth in … Continue reading

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Sun Storm Forecast – Tiny Chance of Havoc.

March 19, 2013 – Sun Storm Forecast, Tiny Chance of Havoc: In 1859 the Sun erupted, and on Earth wires shot off sparks that shocked telegraph operators and set their paper on fire. Pictured above, green and red auroras appeared … Continue reading

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Dangerous Artic Ozone Loss!

March 16, 2013 – Unprecedented Arctic Ozone Depletion: The picture above shows( Left) Ozone in the Earth’s stratosphere at an altitude of approximately 12 miles (20 kilometers) , near the peak of the  Arctic ozone loss. Red colors represent high … Continue reading

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Apophis – Egyptian God of Chaos and Destruction.

March 15, 2013 – Apophis, Egyptian God of Chaos and Destruction: Pictured above, “Apophis the Destroyer” by Genzoman; depicting the myth and the frightening menace for planet Earth. NASA projects an Earth impact on April 13, 2036. At 600 meters … Continue reading

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Moon Phases and Large Earthquakes.

March 14, 2013 – Moon Phases versus Large Earthquakes: Several analysts have come to the conclusion that most large earthquakes occur during the New or Full Moon Phase. This is because the Moon generates the tides in the oceans, however, … Continue reading

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First “Habitable Zone” Planet is Discovered!

February 27, 2013 – First “Habitable Zone” Planet Discovered: The diagram above compares our own solar system to Kepler-22, a star system containing the first “habitable zone” planet discovered by astronomers. The habitable zone is the “sweet spot” around a … Continue reading

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NASA’s Kepler Mission Discovers Tiny Planet System.

February 22, 2013 – NASA’s Kepler Mission Discovers Tiny Planet System: NASA‘s Kepler mission scientists have discovered a new planetary system that is home to the smallest planet yet found around a star similar to our sun. The planets are … Continue reading

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Meteor Fragments Rain Down on Siberia – Hundreds of Injuries Reported – NYTimes.com

February 16, 2013 – A Blast From the Past: Similiar to the “Tunguska Event of 1908″ a snall meteor exploded over Siberia yesterday, injuring 1,200 and causing significant property damage.  Click the link below for six videos of the event: … Continue reading

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NASA to Stream Live Fly By of Asteroid 2012 DA14.

February 15, 2013 – NASA to Stream Live Fly By of Asteroid 2012 DA14: NASA Television will provide commentary starting at 11 a.m. PST (2 p.m. EST) on Friday, Feb. 15, during the close, but safe, flyby of a small … Continue reading

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