Orange alert over erupting Guatemala volcano
Authorities in Guatemala issued an orange alert Thursday over an erupting volcano located a short distance from its capital.
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Guatemala excavates early Mayan ruler's tomb
(AP)—Archaeologists announced Thursday they have uncovered the tomb of a very early Mayan ruler, complete with rich jade jewelry and decoration.
Archaeology
Oct 25, 2012
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El Zotz masks yield insights into Maya beliefs
(Phys.org) -- A team of archaeologists led by Brown University's Stephen Houston has uncovered a pyramid, part of the Maya archaeological site at El Zotz, Guatemala. The ornately decorated structure is topped by a temple ...
Archaeology
Jul 18, 2012
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Guatemala volcano eruption kills 25
At least 25 people were killed when Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted Sunday, belching ash and rock and forcing the capital's main airport to close.
Environment
Jun 4, 2018
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Guatemala volcano eruption subsides after hasty evacuations
Activity at a volcano near Guatemala's capital went back to normal on Saturday, officials said, a day after 300 people were evacuated as it spat hot ash high into the air.
Environment
May 6, 2017
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Research uncovers how single and widowed women shaped the religious culture of colonial Latin America
(Phys.org)—University of Cincinnati research is revealing how gender and civil status shaped devotional networks in 18th century colonial Latin America, and how economically independent, single women played a key role in ...
Social Sciences
Jan 3, 2013
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Saving Guatemala's poisonous 'Sleeping Child' lizard
With its sharp claws, scaly skin and venomous bite, Guatemala's "Sleeping Child" lizard has earned itself few human friends.
Plants & Animals
Jul 12, 2022
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Guatemalan volcano erupting: NASA provides a satellite view
One of Central American's most active volcanos erupted on September 13th, 2012 prompting officials to evacuate 35,000 residents in Guatemala. The Volcan de Fuego, or Fire Volcano, began belching out ash at 10 a.m. local time ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2012
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Bringing clean water to developing nations
"It's been a long, hard slog," says Susan Murcott, a senior lecturer in MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, describing her efforts to disseminate water-filtration systems to some three million people ...
Engineering
Dec 10, 2013
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Petenaeaceae - a new family of flowering plants
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new family of flowering plants has been described to accommodate Petenaea cordata, a species of uncertain affinities.
Plants & Animals
Mar 17, 2011
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