on September 21, 2023
The Three Gorges Dam’s Impact on Earth’s Axis: Shifting the North Pole by 2 cm
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on September 20, 2023
Unlocking the Enigma of Water’s Freezing Quandary: A Hydrological Puzzle Unveiled
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Why are January and February the coldest months although 21 December is the shortest day?
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on September 19, 2023
Are ocean waves diminished, enhanced or unaffected by underwater obstacles
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Unveiling the Impact: River Channelization’s Influence on the Surrounding Water Table
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on September 19, 2023
Unveiling the Secrets of Earth’s Tremors: Exploring Horizontal Slowness in Seismology
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