Mount Athos or Agion Oros‚ as it is locally known‚ is the oldest surviving monastic community in the world. It dates back more than a thousand years‚ to Byzantine times. It is a unique monastic republic‚ which‚ although part of Greece‚ it is governed by its own local administration. Because of its isolation Mount Athos has remained one of the most unspoiled parts of Greece. The landscape is stunning and wild‚ with small green valleys and gorges‚ well wooded peaks interspersed with precipitous ravines
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pyroclastic flows travel down slope from a volcano. The Mount St. Helens pyroclastic flow spread as far as five miles north of the crater. The hot lava flows and suffocating ash falls destroying plant and animal life. The eruptions are over‚ but consequences go on. What happens to the surrounding environment after such an eruption? The Earth repairs itself from the destructive effects of the lava‚ gases and ash spewed by the eruption of Mount St. Helens. It is the short-term hazards posed by volcanoes
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What is Pet Mountain? Pet Mountain is the leading online retailer of pet products and supplies for all kinds of pets including dogs‚ cats‚ birds‚ rodents‚ fish and reptiles at discounted prices. Pet lovers can browse through its vast selection of over 20‚000 products in more than 300 categories on their website. Their products include pet food‚ cages‚ carriers‚ accessories‚ aquarium‚ pond‚ fish tank supplies‚ and much more. No matter what kind of pet you have‚ Pet Mountain has everything that you
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College Prep English I 1/23/14 Mt. Everest Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world at 29‚029 feet which would be the height of 20 Empire State buildings and 5 ½ miles above sea level. Mt. Everest straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet. Mt. Everest is part of the Himalaya mountains. It is named after Sir George Everest that never even saw the peak. The Tibetans and Sherpas call it “Chomolungma” meaning “Mother Goddess of the Earth”. Mt. Everest is over 60 million years old and was
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If I had the opportunity to meet one person in the world for a day‚ I would want to meet Pastor Wani who works in the Nuba mountains of Sudan. The Nuba mountains are a very dangerous place for Christians now due to Sudanese government bombers. The bombers often attack churches‚ hospitals‚ schools‚ and homes; people of the Nuba mountains are constantly seeking shelter at the sound of a plane’s engine. Pastor Wani has kept his faith and hope as he strives to protect his people‚ and continue loving
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hard to believe there was a time in my hometown‚ Iron Mountain‚ Michigan‚ where electricity didn’t exist nor did the everyday tools we now take for granted. I often wonder what the city looked like to my grandparents and their family before them. Iron Mountain was founded in 1878 by John Friedricks. He and his crew discovered Millie Mine‚ located near the bluff named Iron Mountain; therefore‚ the village created by the miners was named Iron Mountain. The next mine discovered was the old Ludington Mine
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Mountain Gorilla Biological name: Gorilla beringei beringei Habitat: Currently the mountain gorillas are protected national parks in two regions of Africa. One part of the gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The other group of Gorillas are spread over three national parks in the Virungas mountain. Any left over Gorillas live in lowland rainforests or mountainside forest Population: The mountain gorillas population has gone up and down throughout the years
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The mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park are in serious danger. There around 800 gorillas living in the world and the majority of the gorillas live in the park of Virunga. There are four mountain gorillas located in a gorilla orphanage in Virunga. These mountain gorilla species located here are the only remaining gorillas in the world. The mountain gorillas are in danger because poachers are trying to steal the remaining gorillas and sell them. They would try to kill the parents and take the
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The Pyrenees Mountains are a huge tourist attraction! It is known for the olden day scenery‚ old village houses‚ Pyrenean Mountain Dogs‚ and the Tour De France. If you travel here there are many places and things to do. It is also a great memory for your future and you can take some amazing pictures there. The pyrenees stretches from Spain to France. There are many hiking trails‚ ski lodge‚ and national parks. It is a great place for family time and a great learning experience. Many people have never
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Conquering the summit Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the highest mountain in the world and to give examples of people who climbed it. Central idea: I will talk about the height of the Everest‚ the trail that leads to the summit‚ the location‚ and surroundings. Introduction I. Try to close your eyes and imagine the following scenes. A. You are seating down on the highest summit in the world‚ and all you see is other white summits. B. You are away from the
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