What Are Tectonic Plates?
Tectonic plates are the giant slabs of rock that make up the Earth's outer shell, drifting slowly over the hot interior. Here is…
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.
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