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    Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves are natural cavities that are engulfed in darkness and large enough that humans can enter and explore. Martin Hansen discovered the Hansen cave in 1887; the other two caves were later discovered. The Entrance Room is the first stop on the tour of these caves. “Cave formations”, or speleothems, are from mineral deposits. Located within this spot is “Hershey’s Kiss”, which is formed by dripping water, called stalagmites. Visitors have to stay on the paved, lighted

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    The Wells Creek Impact Structure: Impact Melts produces shock metamorphism in the target rock. Michael A. Burklow Department of Geology, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tennessee 38237, USA Abstract The Wells Creek structure was formed by a meteorite impact in Cumberland, Tennessee (36°〖23〗^ ' N,87°40 'W) which is the northern part of Middle Tennessee. This region is known as the highland rim. The younger and older strata is exposed in two areas in the highland rim which means

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    Essay on The Science of Rocks

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    the Earth’s crust and on the Earth’s surface (35). Extrusive igneous rocks form when “magma rises all the way through the crust to erupt onto Earth’s surface” (35). Since the crystals do not have much time to grow, extrusive sedimentary rocks, also commonly known as volcanic rocks, have “fine-grained textures, with crystals too small to be seen with the naked eye” (Thompson & Turk, 2011, 36). For example, basalt is a common very fine-grained volcanic rock. On the other hand, intrusive igneous rocks

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    guest at one of these houses. All rooms were decorated with wonderful crystals that were emitting light. Tables and chairs had a glassy appearance and many walls are constructed of mirrors that can be utilized to communicate with the physical world. The emperors and empresses are found in the major oceans of the world. Princes and princesses rule over large rivers and big lakes. Lower ranking Undines care for small rivers, lakes, brooks and ponds. Generally, positive beings are found in clean and

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    Water Fiji Research Paper

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    WATER Fiji, Dasani, and Zephyrhills Emily Brynn Davison Lake Butler Elementary School Abstract Fiji, Dasani, Zephyrhills In my project I put different brands of water into identical cups and ask my participants to put them in order from best to worst after trying each one. I hope to learn if manufacturing water a different way affects the taste of the water. I wanted to do this project, because when you think about water you don’t think

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    Crystal Meadows of Tahoe, Inc Introduction Crystal Meadows of Tahoe (CMOT) is a holding company for two different ski resorts. The majority of revenues from this company come from the sale of lift tickets, ski rentals, skiing lessons, and food and beverage sales; revenues are also primarily generated during the winter months. CMOT has recently partnered with Toiyabe Resort Company for the development of a year-round ski resort in the Tahoe area, and have invested $5,300,000 in the venture. CMOT

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    eyewitnesses and plenty of documentation of what appears to be a massive UFO that appeared over the Klondike Highway in the Yukon Territory of Canada on December 11th, 1996. The Mothership has been seen in 3 different areas around Yukon, Canada; Fox lake, Pelly Crossing,

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    island in the world and is world heritage listed. The island is around 120km long and cover a significant area of 1,840km2 Fraser Island is known for its spectacular long white beaches, sand cliffs, rain forests and a number of freshwater lakes that are crystal clear. The indigenous people of Fraser Island are the Butchulla people or their traditional name K'gari. However due to the European settlement many of the traditions and the way of life the aboriginals live were destroyed either intentionally

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    glaciers. For typical glacier, snowfall builds up on its surface. Overtime, all the layers of snow press down on the layers beneath compacting the snow crystals into ice. This ice form the main body of the glaciers. Glaciers gain ice from snowfall. They lose ice through surface melting, melting from beneath and in some cases, by gradually flowing into lakes or oceans and breaking off into icebergs. In winter, new snow weighs down of the glacier pushing

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    earth, this trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada, through California, Oregon, and Washington. The magnificence of the desert, the vast glaciated breath of the Sierra Nevada, lush deep forests, volcanic peaks, crystal clear water of lakes, and striking canyons are all on display on this trail. John Muir Trail: Locates in the High

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