What is a slough?
A slough is a swamp or shallow lake system, usually […]
geology
What does a geodesist do?
Geodesists measure and monitor the Earth to determine the exact […]
What are the horse latitudes?
The horse latitudes are subtropical regions known for calm winds […]
What is the Coriolis Effect?
The Coriolis Effect, in combination with an area of […]
MASCARET: battling the Seine River bore
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BENAK: Malaysia’s aquatic anomaly, tourist attraction
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POROROCA: the Amazon River’s aquatic “destroyer”
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TIDAL BORES: the geology of aquatic bores
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LETHAL ATTRACTION: China’s Qiantang River tidal bore
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BORED TO DEATH: what are tidal bores?
By Scott A. Rowan Yes, you can get bored to […]