Extra-Solar Planets
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7 pages in length. Man has long believed that his presence cannot be the only one to exist in the vastness of space, and this speculation has been rewarded by the recent discovery of extra-solar planets hinting at the possibility of other life forms. For the time being, however, uncovering eight new planets has given scientists the motivation to continue such pursuits. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCPlanets.rtf

Extra-Solar Planets
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A 12 page overview of extra-solar planets, those planets outside our own solar system which orbit around suns other than our Sun. Discusses the history of extra-solar planetary research providing the names and particulars of discoveries. Emphasizes the technological changes which are occurring which allow a constant refinement of astronomical theory regarding planet formation and behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Hurricane Andrew: A Meteorological Study
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10 pages in length. Of all natural disasters Mother Nature inflicts upon the earth, perhaps none is quite as devastating as the hurricane. Historically speaking, hurricanes have held the capacity to destroy entire coastlines, wipe out complete communities and generally wreak havoc upon all unfortunate enough to remain in their paths. The total destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, considered to be history's worst in terms of death and damage, made the East Coast and the world alike gravely aware of just how helpless man and the environment are to the unrelenting wrath of Mother Nature. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCHurrAnd.rtf