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Water, water everywhere: ice found on the moon

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Latest findings of a robot probe called Lunar Prospector revealed that frozen stocks of water can be found in the north and south pole regions of the moon. The conclusion was made after the probe's relevant instrument detected the existence of hydrogen, a key element of water.

Author: Schneider, David
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Discovery and exploration, Moon, Moon exploration, Lunar probes, Lunar geology

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Country music

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Seismologists are puzzled with the regularity of the seismic vibrations produced by volcanoes. Seismic recordings have shown that such vibrations contain a series of evenly spaced harmonic frequencies similar to musical recordings.

Author: Schneider, David
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
Research, Analysis, Volcanoes, Seismic waves, Seismology, Natural cycles

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Awaiting the big bang?

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Volcanologists are using probability trees to try to predict when the live volcano in Soufriere Hills, Montserrat, will erupt. The long-dormant volcano became active in July 1995.

Author: Schneider, David
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Methods, Natural disasters, Montserrat, Volcanic activity prediction

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