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Where Do Tsunamis Come From?

Tsunamis are mostly provoked by underwater earthquakes and underwater volcanic eruptions, which sharply raise or lower the seabed and, as a result, move huge masses of water. Until now, the mechanisms of the tsunami have not been thoroughly studied, and it is often difficult to detect an approaching dangerous wave since at first, it is not high enough to start sounding the alarm.

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What is Mirage?

What is a mirage and where does it come from? Mirage is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious atmospheric phenomena that has always been associated with secrets and legends. But in reality, the mirage is easily explained from a scientific point of view. It appears when the air near a highly heated surface (about 60-70 °C) also heats up and becomes inhomogeneous.

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10 Windiest Spots in Europe

Europe is home to diverse landscapes, and its windy places offer exciting experiences for wind sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Let’s discover ten of Europe’s windiest places, from the sunny shores of Spain to the rugged shores of Norway.

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Saint Elmo's Fire

Not just a simple lightning. Lightning strikes can look not only frightening, but also unusual. This is exactly what can be said about the “Saint Elmo’s fire”. This type of lightning in the form of luminous beams or tassels appears usually during a severe thunderstorm at the ends of tall buildings, on spiers, ship masts, tops of high trees or rocks.

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Hottest in Europe

Hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe. The numbers are most likely already outdated in 2023 but should still give one the overall idea.

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