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ENVIRONMENT - February 2015

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Nov 23, 2016

Dead Sea Drying Out

As per environmentalists, the Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is drying out at an alarming rate.
According to EcoPeace Middle East, the lake is shrinking by about 3.3 feet per year owing to human activities.
Scientists believe mineral extraction may be another reason the lake is losing its water.

Nov 15, 2016

SuperMoon Witnessed

The moon appeared brightest in nearly 70 years just as night fell over Asia. When the moon is full while it makes its closest pass to the Earth it is known as Supermoon. People headed to the best viewing spots all over Asia to witness this phenomenon where it was visible first. Another Supermoon like this will not be visible till 2034.

Nov 12, 2016

Destruction of Japan's Coral Reef

According to a report, major destruction of Japan's coral reef is caused due to climate change, especially the rise in temperature this season.
The reef, located in front of Ishigaki island in Okinawa and protected as a natural reserve, boasts over 70 coral species and is considered one of the oldest and largest in the northern hemisphere.
Ninety-seven per cent of the corals have undergone bleaching and 56 per cent have died, according to astry study which analysed the reef between September and October.

Nov 11, 2016

Indian Ocean's Current Is Widening

Climate change and global warming are two phenomena that are under constant worldwide scrutiny and have scientists, environmentalists and conservationists extremely worried.
The oceans of the world are, unfortunately, bearing the brunt of the effects of warming.
One of the strongest ocean currents in the world – the Agulhas Current – belonging to the Indian Ocean has scientists worried.
The current is growing wider rather than strengthening, which will have significant implications for global climate change.

Nov 08, 2016

Delhi Smog

The Delhi government has imposed a ban on use of fire crackers during marriages and other events except for religious functions, following directions from Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to bring down air pollution.
The government also started the process of deregistration of 15-year-old diesel vehicles in the city.
The move comes a day after Kejriwal announced closure of all schools till Wednesday, ban on construction and demolition activities for next five days and temporary closure of Badarpur Power Plant.

Bronze Age City Discovered

Archaeologists have uncovered a large Bronze Age city in northern Iraq which was established in about 3000 BC and flourished for more than 1200 years.
The archaeologists also discovered settlement layers dating from the Akkadian Empire period (2340-2200 BC), which is regarded as the first world empire in human history.
Using geomagnetic resistance measurements, the archaeologists discovered indications of an extensive road network, various residential districts, grand houses and a kind of palatial building dating from the Bronze Age.

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