cause

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Scientists believe they are produced by extreme astrophysical events, though the exact cause remains uncertain.

From Science Daily

The Pentagon released the identities of six US crew members killed during the crash of a refuelling aircraft in western Iraq earlier this week, which authorities said was not caused by "hostile fire".

From Barron's

During that period, turmoil in financial markets caused rice prices to surge dramatically in Indonesia, where rice is the primary staple food.

From Science Daily

According to Chamorro-Garcia, the findings indicate that metabolic changes observed in the offspring were not caused by other byproducts found in cigarettes or additives used in e-cigarettes.

From Science Daily

At least 62 people have died in Kenya over the past week after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, the authorities say.

From BBC