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Plate tectonics thanks to plumes?

Posted on 13 November 2015 by admin

Venus as a model: Today this planet looks like the Earth might have looked before the onset of plate tectonics. “Knowing what a chicken looks like and what all the chickens before it looked like doesn’t help us to understand … Continue reading →

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Hi, I’ve just begun studying geology, could you please explain xenoliths to me? Thanks!

Posted on 17 October 2015 by admin

A xenolith is a piece of something that broke off and got stuck in something else. Like pieces of mantle rock that break off and are often found in basalts are known as mantle xenoliths.? Like this! Geology Nerd

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Town facing layoffs thanks pope for addressing workers

Posted on 23 April 2014 by admin

P(see related) (ANSA) – Piombino, April 23 – The mayor of a Tuscan town facing mass layoffs thanked Pope Francis for his words to workers there on Wednesday.BR”I hope they inspire those tasked with finding a solution,” said Piombino Mayor … Continue reading →

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UNHCR thanks Italy for welcoming Iranian refugees

Posted on 4 March 2014 by admin

IMG class=hide alt=”UNHCR thanks Italy for welcoming Iranian refugees” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-0a83bf89fbcb19530daf1fe2a94443b0.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, March 4 – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday thanked Italy for welcoming seven Iranian refugees from Camp Hurriya in Iraq. PIn a statement … Continue reading →

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