These reflective masses of relatively young material were deposited many millions of years ago during cataclysmic asteroid strikes that excavated vast basins on the lunar surface.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Benefits include economies of scale, which would help control costs within a depressed price environment for crude, as well as securing additional resources at a time when many shale basins are maturing and new prime development land is at a premium.
Thanks to the geography of these special hideaways, the vibrant blue water of the Mediterranean Sea is typically quite calm, making for an idyllic place to take a dip or even snorkel.
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Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
The picturesque, sandy, blue water, Platja de Camp de Mar, is less than a 10 minute walk from the hotel and well worth a visit.
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