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 Explanation Text
TSUNAMI
The term of “tsunami” comes from the Japanese which means harbour ("tsu")
and wave ("nami"). A tsunami is a series of waves generated when water in a lake
or a sea is rapidly displaced on a massive scale.
A tsunami can be generated when the sea floor abruptly deforms and
vertically displaces the overlying water. Such large vertical movements of the earth's
crust can occur at plate boundaries.
Subduction of earthquakes are particularly effective in generating tsunami,
and occur where denser oceanic plates slip under continental plates.
As the displaced water mass moves under the influence of gravity to regain
its equilibrium, it radiates across the ocean like ripples on a pond.
Tsunami always bring great damage. Most of the damage is caused by the
huge mass of water behind the initial wave front, as the height of the sea keeps
rising fast and floods powerfully into the coastal area.
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 Procedure Text
THE PROCEDURE OF MAKING MEATBALLS
Ingredients:
1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
2 eggs
300 grams of tapioca-flour
4-8 cloves of garlic
1 red onion
1 teaspoon of white pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, just meatball, the soup is
made separately.
First of all,mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced
meat.
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After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the
mixture feels soft and smooth.
Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the
surface the meatball are ready to serve.
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 Report
TYPES OF VULCANIC ERUPTION
Volcanic eruptions have caused some of the worst disasters in the world.
They can wipe out entire cities and kill thousands of people.
The name of volcano comes from Roman term. It derives from VULCAN which is the
name of Roman fire god. Romans believed that Vulcan lived on a volcanic Italian
coast. Romans called the island VULCANO.
According to scientists, volcanic eruptions are divided in to four basic groups.
They are commonly known as Hawaiian, Strombolian, Vulcanian and Peleean. The
term of Hawaiian eruptions are named after the volcanoes in Hawaii. These volcanic
eruptions are the least violent type. They produce highly fluid lava which flows
quietly. This gradually builds up a shield volcano.
Strombolian eruptions are named after Stromboli. These result from the
constant release of gas from the magma. As the gas escapes, it produces tephra
that piles up, turning into a cinder cone. Strombolian eruptions happen when sticky
magma plugs the central vent. This makes the magmatic gas build up pressure until
it blasts. The magma is turned into volcanic dust and bombs.
Vulcanian eruption which comes from the ancient Roman belief, are more
violent than the strombolian eruption. Vulcanian eruption happens and brings
magma which is more viscous. Vulcanian explosions are usually larger and noisier
than the Strombolian eruptions.
Paleean eruptions are famous as the most violent kind of volcanic eruptions. The
name of paleean comes from the eruption of Mount Pelee, Martinique in 1902. It
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killed almost 38 thousands people. A Peleean eruption occurs when the magmatic
gas build up tremendous pressure. This causes violent explosions with glowing
clouds of hot ash and dust.
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 Description
THE AMAZING TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built
by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra. Taj Mahal
is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a
part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a
mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial
buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna
behind it.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four
corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the
interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and
perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating
geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements. Its central dome is fifty-eight
feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary
domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The
central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels
of Islamic decoration.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is
beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to
glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the
Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
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