THE BIRTH OF AN OCEAN


	THE BIRTH OF AN OCEAN
klippety
10-13-2008 12:37 AM
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The forming of a new Ocean is happening in front of our eyes
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10-13-2008 4:55 AM
mona
awe-inspiring!
10-13-2008 9:11 AM
CrazyRedHead
What a fascinating article - thank you!
10-13-2008 2:19 PM
carrerinyes
Amazing! Thanks for clipping!
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