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101Political effects of Hurricane Katrina — This article deals with political effects of Hurricane Katrina other than those related to Criticism of government response to Hurricane Katrina, which are contained in a separate article. The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has already… …
1021954 Yangtze River Floods — From June to September of 1954, the Yangtze River Floods were a series of catastrophic floodings that occurred mostly in Hubei Province. Due to unusually high volume of precipitation as well as an extraordinarily long rainy season in the middle… …
103Brisbane River — Infobox River | river name = Brisbane River caption = Captain Cook Bridge from Kangaroo Point Lookout origin = Conondale Range basin countries = Australia length = 344 km watershed = 13,600 km²The Brisbane River is situated in southeast… …
104Tharwa Bridge — is a four span Allan truss bridge which provides a high level crossing point across the Murrumbidgee River, allowing traffic between Canberra and Tharwa village. It is the oldest surviving bridge in the Australian Capital Territory and was opened …
105Sudd — Swamp from space, May 1993. This photograph was taken during the driest time of year summer rains generally extend from July through September. The Sudd (Arabic سد, sad, barrier ), also known as the Bahr al Jabal, As Sudd or Al Sudd, is a vast… …
106Kayaking and Canoeing on the River Thames — The River Thames is a very popular river for kayakers and canoeists, and has been practised for over a hundred years at clubs such as the Royal Canoe Club.Tidal watersThe tidal section is popular for sea kayakers and experienced tourers. One of… …
107brazil — /breuh zil /, n. brazilwood. [1350 1400; ME brasile < ML < It < Sp brasil, deriv. of brasa live coal (the wood being red in color) < Gmc; see BRAISE] * * * Brazil Introduction Brazil Background: Following three centuries under the rule of… …
108Brazil — Brazilian /breuh zil yeuhn/, adj., n. /breuh zil /, n. a republic in South America. 164,511,366; 3,286,170 sq. mi. (8,511,180 sq. km). Cap.: Brasília. Portuguese and Spanish, Brasil. Official name, Federative Republic of Brazil. * * * Brazil… …
109Skokomish River — For the similarly named river also in Washington State, see Skykomish River. Skokomish River Skokomish River Delta on Hood Canal Origin Mount Skokomish, Olympic Mountains(North Fork); Sundown Pass …
110History of Louisville, Kentucky — The history of Louisville, Kentucky spans hundreds of years, and has been influenced by the area s unique geography and location.Pre settlement history (pre 1778)Although Kentucky was inhabited by Native Americans in prehistoric times, when white …
