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Photosynthesis: How Plants Turn Sunlight Into Life

Photosynthesis is a process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose (a form of sugar) and oxygen. It is one of…

DeKa July 8, 2025

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Sunlight as the Foundation of Life

Sunlight is the primary energy source for our planet. It provides the warmth that makes Earth habitable. One of its most critical roles is enabling photosynthesis, the process by which…

DeKa July 8, 2025

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Could Rising Magma Be a Cause of Siberia’s Anomalous Warming?

Siberia, one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth, has been experiencing anomalous warming at a rate much faster than the global average. While most scientists attribute this primarily to…

DeKa July 6, 2025

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The Web of Life

Nature operates as a complex, interdependent system where all living and non-living components are intricately connected. From tiny microbes in the soil to massive whales in the ocean, every organism…

DeKa July 5, 2025

Environmental Hazards Our Planet

What Is Mount Elbrus?

Mount Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano located in the western Caucasus Mountains of southern Russia, near the border with Georgia. At an elevation of 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) above sea…

DeKa June 29, 2025

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What Is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt of intense seismic and volcanic activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean basin. It stretches for over 40,000 kilometers, touching countries like…

DeKa June 28, 2025

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A Hidden Force in Southern Japan

Located in southern Kyushu, Japan, the Aira Caldera is one of the most active and geologically significant volcanic systems in the world. Unlike towering volcanoes, Aira is a caldera —…

DeKa June 28, 2025

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A Sleeping Giant Beneath the American West

Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Yellowstone National Park, located in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, lies one of the largest and most powerful volcanic systems on Earth:…

DeKa June 28, 2025

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A Thriving Roman City Near the Shadow of a Volcano

Pompeii was a prosperous Roman city located near the Bay of Naples, in southern Italy. By the first century AD, it had become a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, with…

DeKa June 28, 2025

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Understanding Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic eruptions are among the most dramatic natural events on Earth, capable of reshaping landscapes, affecting global climate, and endangering lives. However, not all eruptions are the same. The type…

DeKa June 28, 2025