- published: 18 Feb 2016
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Asbestos (pronounced /æsˈbɛstəs/ or /æzˈbɛstəs/) is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals used commercially for their desirable physical properties. They all have in common their eponymous, asbestiform habit: long (ca. 1:20 aspect ratio), thin fibrous crystals. The prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma (a formerly rare cancer strongly associated with exposure to amphibole asbestos), and asbestosis (a type of pneumoconiosis). Long exposure to high concentrations of asbestos fibers will cause health problems. This is most common among the miners of asbestos, since they have the longest exposure to it.[citation needed] The European Union has banned all use of asbestos and extraction, manufacture and processing of asbestos products.
Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century because of its sound absorption, average tensile strength, its resistance to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage, and affordability. It was used in such applications as electrical insulation for hotplate wiring and in building insulation. When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are often mixed with cement (resulting in fiber cement) or woven into fabric or mats.
Actors: Todd Vittum (actor), Todd Vittum (producer), Maddy Curley (actress), Mary Alice Stewart (actress), Mike Tremont (actor), Avery Sommers (actress), Vincent Chimato (producer), Rhonda Stearns (actress), Andrea Conte (actress), Frank Eberling (writer), Frank Eberling (director), Taylor Blackwell (actor), SteevJBrown (editor), Marc C. Zatorsky (actor), Alan Stewart (actor),
Plot: TURKLES is the tale of a group of curious kids from fictitious "Camp Loggerhead" who embark on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing sea turtle eggs. Led by two determined 13-year-olds, the clever campers must overcome dangerous obstacles, gather evidence, earn the trust of their parents, and ultimately catch the clueless poachers.
Keywords: beach, children, conservation, eco-adventure, environment, green, ocean, poaching, sea-turtle, summer