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Nuclear power
Nuclear power is the generation of electricity from controlled reactions within the nucleii of atoms that release energy used to boil water, the steam from which drives a... More »
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Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, Andalucia,...
Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park lies along the Alboran Sea of the Mediterranean coast of Andalucia, Spain. The most arid area in the entirety of Europe, it boasts varied... More »
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Jean-Michel Cousteau: use of oil dispersants...
The Rundown caught up with ocean explorer and occasional PBS host Jean-Michel Cousteau to chat about what his team discovered on dives in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon... More »
Strait of Hormuz
Last Updated on 2013-05-16 at 13:16
The Strait of Hormuz (26°34'0.00"N, 56°15'0.00"E) a narrow passageway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and separating... More »
Oil transit chokepoints
Last Updated on 2013-05-16 at 12:45
World oil chokepoints for maritime transit of oil are a critical part of global energy security. About half of the world's oil production... More »
Get Involved with the Encyclopedia of Earth
Last Updated on 2013-05-16 at 12:19
We are looking for authors who embrace the Encyclopedia of Earth quality standards, and who are willing to work under your real name in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We... More »
Baltic Sea
Last Updated on 2013-05-15 at 22:50
The Baltic Sea is situated between Scandinavia and mainland Europe, and extends into the North Sea. The sea is split into several smaller basins termed the Gulf of... More »
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