While algae isn’t inherently bad for health and the environment, an algae bloom indicates that the water has been sitting for a long enough time at a warm enough temperature to sustain enough bacterial growth that algae is able to multiply and feed off of the carbon dioxide that’s being produced by said cultures. It’s usually within your best interest to avoid stagnant water, no matter how enticing it may be.
A Gassy, Shaking Hill
While this might come as a no-brainer to most of you, some individuals need to be educated about the signs of danger that can come from a sudden, unpredicted volcanic eruption. If you find yourself standing on a hill and it starts to crack, shift, rumble, or steam from various holes, you should run. Inactive volcanoes are like time bombs, and they can pop up unpredictably around the world without warning.
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