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Rainfall intensity is classified according to the rate of precipitation:
Light rain — when the precipitation rate is < 2.5 millimetres (0.098 in) per hour Moderate rain — when the precipitation rate is between 2.5 millimetres (0.098 in) – 7.6 millimetres (0.30 in) or 10 millimetres (0.39 in) per hour Heavy rain — when the precipitation rate is >
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The Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral - both are official names used by the Russian Orthodox Church - also known as the Cathedral of St. Vasily the Blessed but popularly as Saint Basil’s Cathedral , is a Russian Orthodox church erected on Red Square in Moscow in 1555–61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible. It commemorates the capture
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The National Arena (Romanian: Arena Nationala) is a football stadium in Bucharest, Romania, in the Lia Manoliu Sports Complex. The stadium will host the games of Romania’s national football team, as well as the Romanian Cup Final and the Romanian Supercup. The 2012 UEFA Europa League Final will be held at the new stadium. This
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Jiaozhou Bay Bridge (or Qingdao Haiwan Bridge) is a roadway bridge in eastern China’s Shandong province. It transects Jiaozhou Bay, connecting Huangdao District, the city of Qingdao and Hongdao Island (the bridge is “T” shaped with 3 entry/exit points, see map). Opened on 30 June 2011, it reduces the road distance between Qingdao and Huangdao.
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The incredible Millau Viaduct bridge was opened in December 2004 and is the highest bridge in the world, standing 270 meters (890 feet) over the Tarn River and is more than 340 meters (1,125 feet) in height at the top of its highest mast. It is slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris and only 38
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Pamukkale is one of Turkey’s top attractions and a precious in the world with its cotton-look terraces. The underground water once gave life to the ancient city of Hierapolis now helps Pamukkale be one of the most important thermal centers of Turkey.Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains
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The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome,Italy. This impressive monument dominates the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district. The Trevi Fountain derives its name from its position at the intersection of three roads (tre vie). The Trevi fountain stands at
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