Matua is an inhabited landmass near the center of the Kuril Islands. After World War II, it came under the control of the Soviet Union. Before that, it was the home of a large Japanese base. It is now the focus of Russian efforts to boost military presence in the …
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In an article published by the downmarket outlet last week, a grim picture was painted of the top tourist destination’s current prospects. Beset by Covid-19 cases and cancellations, businesses were apparently struggling and its beaches had fallen quiet. The Krasnodar Region in which it is located has demanded that all visitors staying …
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Strike-slip faults have long been studied, though the particular mechanics of the tsunamis they can generate have been poorly understood, until now. The latest models produced by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign using the supercomputer Blue Waters indicate the risk is far greater than previously anticipated. Strike-slip …
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Their names went down in history. Tales of pirates excites the imagination in the nineteenth century, but now, thanks to a series of Hollywood films “pirates of the Caribbean”, this topic has become even more popular. We offer you to get acquainted with the most famous real pirates. 1. Henry …
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Cinque Terre in Italy – the Italian fairy tale “the Five lands”. Cinque Terre is a chain of five villages on the coast of the Gulf of Genoa, which like a magnet attracts travel photographers from around the world. Sheer cliffs and scenic views make this area of Land is …
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