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Basalt sample returned by Apollo 15, from near a long sinous lunar valley called Hadley Rille. Measured at 3.3 years old.
(Bed) Rocks and (Flint) Stones
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Solar system illustration. (planets; sun)
Why Are Planets Round?
Astronomical Observatory of the Mojon del Trigo. Long exposure using the star trail technique. Sierra Nevada National Park, in the province of Granada, Andalusia.
Is Earth Going to Change the Direction in Which It Rotates?
Solar system illustration. (Sun; planets)
A Model of the Cosmos
Paleogeography and paleoceanography of Early Triassic time. The present-day coastlines and tectonic boundaries of the configured continents are shown at the lower right. Continents, continental drift, plate tectonics, Pangea, Laurussia, Gondwana.
Spotting a Supercontinent: How Pangea Was Discovered
Earth from space. Full-hemisphere views of the Earth showing Hurricane Linda at its peak approaching Baja California on 1997 September 11.
What Is Earth’s Velocity?
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Monitor. Varanus salvadorii is a monitor lizard found in New Guinea can grows to 2.7 metres (9 ft.) aka Tree crocodile, Crocodile monitor, Salvadori's monitor, artellia, reptile
7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles
World Data Locator Map: Australia
Is Australia an Island?
Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?
Panama Canal infographic
Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
Coriander leaves, fresh green cilantro on wooden background, herbs
Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?
Ice Sledge Hockey, Hockey Canada Cup, USA (left) vs Canada, 2009. UBC Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver, BC, competition site for Olympic ice hockey and Paralympic ice sledge hockey. Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver Olympics
10 Best Hockey Players of All Time

kimberlite: References & Edit History

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Invalidated site: American Museum of Natural History - Kimberlite and Lamproite. Feb 23, 2018
Add new Web site: Colby College - Kimberlites and Lamproites: Primary Sources of Diamond. Jun 20, 2017
Add new Web site: American Museum of Natural History - Kimberlite and Lamproite. Sep 16, 2011
Media added. Sep 30, 2010
Add new Web site: American Museum of Natural History - Kimberlite and Lamproite. Jul 28, 2010
Error associated with the role of kimberlite in diamond formation corrected. Apr 08, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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