http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/04/0420_040420_earthday.html
There is little doubt that the Earth is heating up. In the last century the average temperature has climbed about 0.6 degrees Celsius (about 1 degree Fahrenheit) around the world.
From the melting of the ice cap on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak, to the loss of coral reefs as oceans become warmer, the effects of global warming are often clear.
However, the biggest danger, many experts warn, is that global warming will cause sea levels to rise dramatically. Thermal expansion has already raised the oceans 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters). But that's nothing compared to what would happen if, for example, Greenland's massive ice sheet were to melt.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/050104_nw_taiwanquake.html
May 1, 2004 — News reports in Taiwan says two people have died in landslides triggered by a strong earthquake Saturday.The magnitude
five-point-eight quake was centered southeast of the capital, Taipei, in a
mountainous region. The two people were killed when their car was hit by falling
rocks dislodged by the earthquake on a mountain road about 60 miles from Taipei.
A cable t-v station reports heavy rain and traffic jams made it difficult for
rescue workers to reach the scene of the accident.
The quake has been felt on most parts of the
island. Earthquakes are common on Taiwan, but most cause little or no damage.
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