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In her grief, the princess leapt from these cliffs, and her tears are said to have created the waterfall—a story considerably more poetic than the scientific explanation involving watershed dynamics ...
Whether you prefer the poetry of legend or the precision of geological explanation involving watershed dynamics and erosion ... rock that has been polished smooth by the Black River—the perfect place ...
O'ahu's sandy beaches are at risk. New research has determined that 81% of O'ahu's coastline could experience erosion by 2100, with 40% of this loss happening by 2030. Importantly, these forecasts of ...
What roils beneath the Earth's surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that dictate ocean circulation, climate patterns, and even animal activity and evolution. In ...
A wind-toppled elephant statue prompted a mistaken 911 call about a dead elephant, police say. Photo from Palm Springs Police Department via Facebook A 911 report of a dead elephant in a yard sent ...
The Sri Lankan government has intensified its efforts to mitigate human-elephant conflicts and reduce elephant fatalities, allocating substantial funds in the 2025 budget for elephant conservation.
Legislation was introduced to curb Trump’s tariff powers. Some spoke out. Some pushed back against the erosion of long-standing conservative principles. But instead of being applauded for trying ...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms officially conceded the mayoral race Tuesday to his opponent, Ashley Harris, after all votes were verified. According to a statement released ...
A well-loved wild elephant in a Thai national park needed medical attention after a fight with a rival, officials said. Screengrab from the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant ...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A high school student has been charged after police say he tried to take a loaded gun into school. Rock Island High School’s weapon-detection system flagged a student ...