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(Encyclopedia) Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific.…Tularosa Basin
(Encyclopedia) Tularosa Basin, desert basin, c.6,500 sq mi (16,800 sq km), S N.Mex. and W Tex. From Texas east of El Paso the basin, an area of interior drainage, extends c.170 mi (275 km) to the…October 2005 Disasters
Oct. 1, El Salvador: Ilamatepec volcano, the highest in El Salvador, erupted, killing 2. Thousand evacuated the area as boiling water poured down the slopes and a column of ash reached 50,000…February 2019 Current Events: World News
Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…Eugene A. CHAPPIE, Congress, CA (1920-1992)
CHAPPIE Eugene A. , a Representative from California; born in Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif., March 28, 1920; attended the public schools; graduated from Sacramento High School, 1938;…Central America Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Central America is a subregion of North and South America, situated between Mexico and South America. It is a region of great cultural, linguistic, and ecological diversity, with seven countries that…15 Biggest and Best Cities in Texas
Top of Page Source: iStockThey say that everything is bigger in Texas. But the Lone Star State is more than its size. It’s a dynamic place filled with natural beauty, friendly people, and lots of…1992 Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'OrThe Best Intentions, Bille August (Sweden)Grand PrixII Ladro di Bambini (Stolen Children), Gianni Amelio (Italy/France)Best ActorTim Robbins, The Player (United States)Best…Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2001
Date Region Magnitude Number killed1 Jan. 13 El Salvador 7.7 852 Jan. 26 Gujarat, India 7.7 20,023 Feb. 13 El Salvador 6.6 315 Feb. 17 El Salvador…Trending
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