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The Gulf of Cadiz is situated geologically at the Gibraltar Arc, the westemost arc of the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt. Based on extensive previous studies th
Canada made its first bid for the 1906 IGC,but was successful seven years later.As it happened,this was a lucky chance because in the intervening years the econ
Natural disasters like the 2004 tsunami bear graphic testimony to the Earths incredible power. More effective use of geoscientific knowledge can save lives and
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