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Why do lightning bolts zigzag?
Lightning searches through uneven air in branching steps before a brilliant electrical connection forms.
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Why do volcanoes erupt?
Deep underground, rising magma and expanding gas can turn a mountain into an opening for Earth's interior.
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Why do rivers curve?
Even on fairly flat ground, flowing water rarely keeps a perfectly straight path.
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Why is there sand on beaches?
A beach is a meeting place for broken mountains, waves, shells, and a great deal of time.
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Why do earthquakes happen?
The ground feels solid, but Earth's outer shell is always carrying stored stress.
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Why are oceans salty?
Rivers pour fresh water into the sea, yet the ocean keeps its unmistakably salty taste.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Those fiery reds and yellows were not painted on overnight. Some were hiding there all summer.
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