Land Archive
Where's the Hottest Place on Earth?
April 12, 2012
That depends on what year you're looking at.
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Big Earthquakes Strike 4 Locations Around the Globe
April 12, 2012
Earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire are common.
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April 2012 Sumatra Quake: How it Stacks Up (Infographic)
April 11, 2012
The quake was a big one, but , here's how it compares to some record holders.
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Earthquake Zones: Would You Live in Them?
April 11, 2012
Do earthquakes scare you, or are they a fact of life?
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Why Today's Indonesia Quake Didn't Make a Monster Tsunami
April 11, 2012
This was a different kind of quake.
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What's Happening Under Gibraltar?
April 10, 2012
Small subduction zone may be behind Great Lisbon Earthquake.
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The Greatest Eruption in Human History: Mount Tambora
April 10, 2012
On April 10, 1815, this Indonesia volcano erupted catastrophically.
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Florida Wildfire Spied from Space
April 10, 2012
This Florida fire isn't the only one affecting the United States.
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Titanic Wreck Site Gets UNESCO Protection
April 10, 2012
Upon the 100th anniversary of its sinking, the site, which has been pillaged, is now eligible for protection.
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In Images: Mysterious Desert Varnish
April 09, 2012
Strange rock coating isn't fully understood.
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Earth from Space: Easter Island
April 08, 2012
Discovered by Europeans on Easter Sunday in 1722.
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Best Earth Images of the Week - Apr. 6, 2012
April 06, 2012
Spring's arrival, both beautiful and terrifying, begin our choices this week. Check out what we found.
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Antarctic Ice Sheet Dwindles Under 'Eyes' of Satellite
April 06, 2012
An ice shelf in a rapidly warming part of the world has dwindled as a satellite watched.
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Earth as Art: A Rocky Desert
April 06, 2012
Deserts conjure images of sand, but the Gobi is bare rock.
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First Spring Flowers Arrive at Grand Canyon
April 05, 2012
Signs of spring are everywhere.
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What's Under Antarctica? Quake Waves Give First Look
April 05, 2012
Scientists finally have long-hidden data from one of Earth's last unmapped places.
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New Trail Opens in Chilean Nature Reserve
April 05, 2012
Trail goes from uplands to rugged coastline.
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Images: Trek Across Antarctica
April 05, 2012
Scientists spend weeks living out on the ice.
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Mount Etna Erupts in Fiery Glory
April 03, 2012
Photos of the restive mountain reveal a spectacular show.
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Volcanoes' Plumbing Holds Clues to Eruptions
April 03, 2012
Magma chambers below volcanoes can swell and cause quakes that can foreshadow an eruption.
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Earth's Interior Exposed in Oman
April 03, 2012
These dry, rugged mountains once lay below the bottom of the sea.
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Fooled You! Richard Branson's Volcano Journey Prank
April 02, 2012
Virgin Volcanic announced its plans on April 1.
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Another Earthquake Shakes Mexico
April 02, 2012
Temblor ruptured near site of last week's quake.
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Humanity's Birthplace: View of African Rift Valley
April 02, 2012
An astronaut snapped this photo of the spot where Earth's crust is ripping apart.
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Best Earth Images of the Week - March 30, 2012
March 30, 2012
Stunning arches, pandas splashing and strange glowing clouds are just a few of our picks for this week.
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