The eruption of Pinatubo in 1991 was preceded by many earthquakes. Sadly 847 people died following the eruption. Afterwards a lake was formed in the crater, Lake Pinatubo
Roseanne Weaver
Pigs are much more tolerant of cold than heat. Pigs have no sweat glands, so they can't sweat. They roll around in the mud to cool their skin. The layer of dried mud protects their skin from the sun.
Olamide Otegbola
Did you know that the Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity? The Hawaiian Emperor seamount chain is a well-known example of a large seamount and island chain created by hot-spot volcanism
Katrina Weaver
Strangely, baby rattlesnakes are not able to rattle their tails. This ability comes later as they shed their skin. The layers form the rattle as the snake gets older.
Jacob Houlston
Some millipedes emit poisonous liquid secretions or hydrogen cyanide gas through microscopic pores on their body. Some of these substances are caustic and can burn the exoskeleton of insect predators.
Callie Barnett
Did you know there is one school – St Peter’s in York – that does not partake in the tradition of burning a 'Guy' on the bonfire, as Guy Fawkes was a pupil at the school! They don’t want to disrespect a former pupil.
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