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81: Geothermal Renewable Energy - The Earth
The heat of the Earth makes up what is known as geothermal energy. When dust and gasses from Earth mixed together 4 billion years ago, geothermal energy resulted.
82: Hydropower Renewable Energy - Fossil Fuel Replacement
Approximately ten percent of energy produced in the United States is from hydropower. In this process, water spins in turbines in generators.
83: Is Air Conditioning Doing More Damage Than Good
As the temperature rises during the summer season, many households turn to more than just ice-cold drinks to keep them cool. Air conditioning was once regarded as a residential luxury, but has become something of a necessity throughout the United States.
84: Effects Of Global Warming In The Arctic
The Arctic and the Antarctic regions play very important roles.
85: 2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time
In late October 2003 the state of California was hit with the worst wildfire that it had ever experienced. Twenty people where killed and much damage to local communities resulted.
86: August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew Attacks Florida, Massive Damage Is The Result
On August 24, 1992 hurricane Andrew hit the state of Florida with wind gusts as high as 175 miles per hour, resulting in massive damage and loss of life.
87: Infrastructure Decimated by Earthquake in Kobe, Japan on January 17, 1995
In January 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region near Japan's busiest port at Kobe, killing 5000 people and reeking havoc with local utilities, businesses and infrastructure.
88: Huge Landslide Destroys Ski Resort
In July of 1997 a tremendous landslide rolled over the Thredbo Ski Village in Australia causing massive damage and virtually burying everything in its path.
89: Some of the Worst Tornados in US History Result in Massive Damage
On April 11, 1965 a massive series of tornados hit the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan with wind gusts as high as 318 miles per hour, killing 250 people and injuring some 1500 others.
90: Tsunami Hits Coastal Communities Across Southeast Asia, Killing an Estimated 275,000 People
On December 26, 2004 the Asian Tsunami hit the coastal regions of Southeast Asia becoming one of the largest and deadliest catastrophes of our time.
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