Tag Archive | "fire"
8 Amazing Technicolor Images of Nuclear Fireballs
Continuing our nuclear theme this week, I thought it might be interesting to showcase some of the most amazing images of destruction that man and nature have ever devised. “Licorne” test in French Polynesia 1970, (France) Destruction can often be eerily beautiful. It can also remind us of [...]
Continue reading...5 incredible works of an insane explosive artist [pics]
Friday, March 7, 2008
Nothing lasts forever. We’re very aware of that, being environmentalists. However, some of the most beautiful and incredible occurrences are ephemeral, creative and destructive all at the same time. The above are all vital elements of the genious explosive artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s work. Although not strictly environmental, more [...]
Continue reading...Chiang Mai: Where Influential Locals Meet to Set Forest Fires
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Richard Rhodes continues his commentary on the burning fires he is witnessing from the jungle in Thailand. A unique insight into perhaps the single biggest factor behind global warming: forest fires. A new report suggests that sharks aren’t too keen on rising sea temperatures so they’re off to [...]
Continue reading...Vampires of the Forest
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Under my pillow I keep an antique Burmese sword. It should be in a display cabinet or high up on the wall. But then it is winter time in these parts, and it’s not only the cold wind that sends a shiver down your spine. And
Continue reading...50 Year-Old Fire Extinguished
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Smoke pours from underground coal fires in China A more than 50 year-old coal fire in China has finally been put out. The fire, in the Terak coal field in Xinjiang region’s capital of Urumqi, had burned through almost
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
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