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Warmer means windier on world's biggest lake

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

18 hours ago | 3.8 / 5 (5) | 0

Rising water temperatures are kicking up more powerful winds on Lake Superior, with consequences for currents, biological cycles, pollution and more on the world's largest lake and its smaller brethren.

Taiwan to boost quake warning system

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Nov 15, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Taiwan plans to build its first undersea seismic station, designed to improve the island's early warning system and save valuable seconds when earthquakes strike, officials said.