The eruption of Mount Agung on the island of Bali has sparked worldwide media interest, yet volcanic eruptions in Indonesia are nothing new. Of the country’s 139 “active” volcanoes, 18 currently have raised alert levels, signifying higher than normal seismic activity, ground deformation or gas emissions. On a global scale, in any week in 2017, there were at least between 14 and 27 volcanoes erupting.
Daily Archives: January 5, 2018
Weinstein Company Reportedly Close to Selling for Less Than $500 Million
Following the fire storm of allegations and accusations against co-founder Harvey Weinstein, it looks like The Weinstein Company film studio is on the verge of being sold for less than $500 million, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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Nintendo Switch Is the Fastest-Selling U.S. Console of All-Time
The Nintendo Switch has smashed the record for the fastest-selling U.S. console of all-time, moving 4.8 million units in its first 10 months. The Switch surpassed the previous mark set by the Wii which sold four million units in the same amount of time.
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Greek Yogurt Fuels Your Morning…And Your Plane?
Do you, like many Americans, enjoy the tangy taste and thick creaminess of Greek yogurt? Well, one day your yogurt could help fuel airplanes.
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