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What height was the highest sea wave?

These huge waves are called internal waves and happen throughout the world's oceans.\n\nScientists claim that the waves push high volumes of nutrients, heat and salt around the ocean, so they must understand the waves and how heat is transferred around the ocean in order to model the Earth's overall climate. They say the ocean is divided into two sections, one of cold, salty water that is dense and below this is another layer of hot, less salty water. The internal waves mix up these two layers, which helps remove heat from the shallow ocean near the surface.\n\nThese waves seem to de..

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What is the history of the Hale Koa hotel?

Honoring Hawaiian custom, the property received a traditional blessing and royal procession. The name "Hale Koa" means "house of the warrior," and the property remains an all-service hotel for active and retired military personnel and their families.\nIn 1991 a luau garden, new swimming pool complex and more eateries were added, along with better access from Kalia Road. In 1995 the addition of the Maile Tower doubled the available accommodations, from 419 to 817 rooms. A 1,100-stall parking structure was also added, along with an adult pool, fitness center and the restaurant, Bibas.\nThe Hale ..

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What are the destinations for the 2015 K-LOVE Cruise?

Montego Bay is on the northwest coast of Jamaica. Cruise guests have a full day in port, giving enough time to go horseback riding at the Half Moon Equestrian Center, take a tour of Rose Hall, a mansion that was part of a former sugar plantation, or spend the day at family-friendly Doctor's Cave Beach.\nThe Cayman Islands are just west of Jamaica, with its capital Georgetown located on the south-western tip. Attractions include Fort George, built in 1790 to repel French and Spanish invaders, the Cayman Islands National Museum and an eclectic waterfront. The Cali shipwreck is located about..

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How can you find the address of your local Steamship Authority?

The Oak Bluffs terminal is located at 1 Seaview Avenue, while the Nantucket terminal is at 1 Steamboat Wharf. The terminal at Woods Hole is located at 1 Cowdry Road; the Hyannis terminal is at 69 South Street, and the Vineyard Haven terminal is at Union Street and Water Street. Oak Bluffs is a seasonal terminal and is only operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day.\nThe Steamship Authority has passenger parking lots at 286 Palmer Avenue and 22 Technology Park in Falmouth, on Route 28A in Cataumet, and at Falmouth High School. Parking at Woods Hole is reserved for permit holders. The compa..

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What are the major landforms of Quebec?

Quebec is Canada's largest province and is more than twice the size of Texas, according to the World Atlas. In northern Quebec is the tundra, a mostly level, treeless landscape with a permanently frozen subsoil. In the far north lie the Torngat Mountains; Mount D'lberville is Canada's highest point, standing at 1,625 meters. While the Torngat Mountains in the north are treeless, the Laurentian Mountains in the south are covered in dense forests. Both mountain ranges contain lakes and rivers.\nApart from mountain ranges, the World Atlas cites Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula as a ma..

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What is a Lewis and Clark river cruise?

Lewis and Clark river cruises typically debark from Portland, Oregon, and travel east into Washington before ending at the Idaho border. They may include lengths of both the Columbus and Snake rivers and the end or mid-point is often Lewiston, Idaho, or Clarkston, Washington.\nThese cruises stop at multiple points along the way in cities that were important locations on the path Lewis and Clark took during their adventures. Common points for stopovers include beautiful Astoria, Oregon, and the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The Maryhill Museum at the Dalles includes artifacts ranging from Nat..

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What is the lowest point in Africa?

Lake Assal is 12 miles long and 4 miles wide. It has an average depth of 24 feet and a maximum depth of over 130 feet.\nBecause no water flows out of Lake Assal and there is a high evaporation level, it has a salinity level that is 10 times higher than that of the ocean. It is the second-most saline body of water in the world, following Don Juan Pond.

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What is needed to get a passport?

Submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Any one of the following items are acceptable forms of evidence; however, photocopied or notarized versions of them are not:Previously issued and undamaged U.S. passportCertified government-issued birth certificateConsular report of birth abroadNaturalization certificateCertificate of citizenshipSubmit proof of identity. Any one of the following are acceptable:Previously issued and undamaged U.S. passportNaturalization certificateValid driver's licenseCurrent government identification (city, state or federal)Current military identification (military and d..

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What are some methods to enquire about train schedules for India's Railway Trains?

To enquire about train schedules on IndianRail.gov.in, a traveler needs to enter the train name or number. One way to find this information is to click Train Between Important Stations on the IndianRail.gov.in home page, enter the source and destination stations, and click Get Details. The search results list the names and numbers of all trains that travel between the two stations, or stop at them as part of a longer route, along with departure and arrival times, travel times and days. Click a train number and navigate to the bottom of the list to click Get Schedule to view the full schedule f..

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When did Montana become a state?

Montana is the fourth-largest state in geographical size, occupying more than 145,000 square miles. The state shares its entire northern boundary with Canada and is bordered by North and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and Idaho to the west and south. The capital city is Helena, but the largest city is Billings. Tourist attractions include Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Yellowstone National Park.

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