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Europe's Super Volcano

January 21, 2022

There is something afoot under Europe's super volcano near Naples. For years, scientists have been observing ominous signs in the Phlegraean Fields and they are warning that another eruption could be in the offing.

Italien Golf von Neapel
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What lightning can tell us about volcanic ash

A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has been spewing ash and lava for months now. It is meters deep in places. Munich researchers have been trying to analyze the type and quantity of ash there by examining how the plume produces lightning.

 

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Just ask!

What is thunder precisely? This week's view question comes from Viktor Dashkovsky from the US city of Odessa.

 

 

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How does a weather forecast work?

A weather forecast is included in almost every TV news show. But how exactly do meteorologists

 

 

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Invasive species - Useful or a nuisance?

Brown rats, giant hogweed and signal crayfish are all invasive species. That means that they are non-native newcomers. When they displace native species, they can cause great damage. But not every non-native species poses a threat.

 

 

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Deer and conservation

Deer are frequently seen as a threat to the forest because they eat saplings. Now, a new hunting strategy aims to protect them by forcing the animals out into the open - where they can actually help preserve grassland habitats and threatened species.

 

 

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