The Mysteries of the Planet!!! 10 things you did not know about Earth

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What is the warmest place on Earth?

On September 13, 1922, El Azizia, Libya, recorded 57.8 degrees Celsius.

But the coldest one?

In Antarctica, at Vostok, -89 degrees Celsius was recorded on July 21, 1983.

What amount of sand falls out of space every year on Earth?

According to estimates, 1,000 tons enter the atmosphere every year. Some scientists claim that some of the microbes also come from space. However, this affirmation could not yet be demonstrated.

The distance between the Moon and Earth has always been the same?

No, the Moon was much closer! A billion years ago, the moon had a much smaller orbit of circumference, making a complete rotation in only 20 days around the Earth, shortening implicitly the duration of the calendar month. One billion years ago, one day on earth it took only 18 hours. The moon moves 4 cm each year. During this time, the rotation of the Earth slows, so the day grows. In the future, one day will have 960 hours.

What is the most arid place on Earth?

In Arica, Chile, annual rainfall is only 0.76 milliliters. At this rate, it would take a century to fill a cup of coffee.

How many of the volcanoes known on Earth erupted over time?

Nearly 540, but no one can tell how many volcanic volcanoes erupted.

How many people have been killed by volcanic eruptions over the last 500 years?

At least 300,000 people. Between 1980 and 1990, at least 26,000 casualties were recorded.

How old is the Earth?

It's about 4.5 billion years old. Recent research shows that the Earth was formed 10 million years after the birth of the Sun.

What are the largest gold-producing countries?

South Africa with 5,300 metric tons leads in the top, then follows the United States with more than 3,200 metric tons.

What amount of water is used daily in the world?

Almost 1.5 trillion liters.

Source: space.com

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