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The Largest Earthquakes in the United States
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesEarthquakes are powerful forces of nature that can cause great damage and destruction. Over the years, there have been several very powerful quakes that have rocked…Timeline: Asian-American History, Late 1800s
Asian immigration to America, 1600s to the present by David Johnson 1860 1870 1880 1890 Next: 20th Century 1860 Japan sends first diplomatic mission to U.S. Top 1862 Chinese…Samoa, island chain, SW Pacific Ocean
(Encyclopedia) Samoa, chain of volcanic islands in the South Pacific, comprising the independent nation of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), and E of long. 171° W, the islands of American Samoa, under…Marcos, Ferdinand Edralin
(Encyclopedia) Marcos, Ferdinand EdralinMarcos, Ferdinand Edralinfārdēnändˈ ĕdˈrälēnˌ märˈkōs [key], 1917–89, Philippine political leader. A lawyer and aide to Manuel Roxas (1946–47), he was elected…Some Giant Telescopes
Radio (dish-antenna) telescopes: The fixed-dish telescope (1963) near Arecibo, Puerto Rico: 1,000 ft (305 m) in diameter, covering 25 acres. Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope (1980)…Marine Debris in the United States
Plastic bags and bottles, cans, straws, and other debris continue to contaminate our water and threaten marine life by Liz Olson Related Links Earth Day America's Troubled…Best Beaches in the U.S.
The Question: O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States? The Answer: According to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, or "Dr. Beach," the…United States: American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000
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