Geography

Thursday, 7 May 2026
16 facts about Hawaii
16 facts about Hawaii
Volcanic paradise
This picturesque archipelago located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean owes its creation entirely to volcanic eruptions. Lush deciduous forests inter ...

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Lake Huron
There are over 30 thousand islands on lake Huron.
The most prominent one is Manitoulin Island, located in Georgian Bay, the lake's largest bay.
Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano in Skamania County, Washington.
A stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano, which cone is made up of lava, ash, and debris. Their explosive eruptions cause avalanches and landslides.
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar.
This strait separates Africa from Europe, between present-day Morocco and Ceuta (a Spanish autonomou ...
Lake Victoria
The lake area supports numerous mammal species, some of which are closely associated with the lake itself and adjacent wetlands.
These include: Hippopotamus, African Otter, Spotted Otter, Swamp Mangabeys, Savannah Sitatunga (antelope), Bohor Reedbuck (antelope), Slimy Cob, Reed Rats, and Giant Shrew.
Bermuda Triangle
The place has gained mythical status because of, some argue, an above-average number of ship and aircraft disappearances.
However, studies have shown that no more accidents occur in the Triangle area than in any other part of the Atlantic.
Santorini
Part of the traditional buildings of Fira was destroyed during the earthquake in 1956.
Luckily most of the historic buildings have survived to this day. The city is the administrative center of Santorini.
Mississippi River
At its widest point, the Mississippi River is over 17 kilometers wide.
Bermuda Triangle
Another event was the disappearance of the coal ship USS Cyclops on March 4, 1918.
After leaving Barbados under unexplained circumstances, The U.S. Navy ship disappeared in the Bermud ...
Cappadocia
Cappadocia's landscape is described as "lunar" due to its distinctive, unreal structure.
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands were discovered in 1535.
The discovery was accidental and is linked to Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire. The B ...