Pumice puzzles

Article Abstract:

This article investigates the origin and composition of the volcanic rock pumice in Australian coasts. Topics include analysis of pumice minerals and crystals and environmental aspects of volcanic eruptions.

Author: Sutherland, Lin
Environmental aspects, Composition, Origin, Volcanism, Rocks, Igneous, Pumice, Igneous rocks

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Snake sounds

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About 2,800 species of snake produce no noise. The only audible sound that a snake produces is the sound of the hiss during exhalation and that too only for its defense and not for any other activity.

Author: Young, Bruce A.
Science & research, Research, Methods, Analysis, Behavior, Snakes, Animal defenses, Animal sounds, Animal defences

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Subjects list: Australia
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