Geography

Wednesday, 7 October 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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Crete
Crete was formed from uplifted underwater mountain ranges.
Fifteen million years ago it was part of continental Europe. The western parts of the island are an ...
Lake Tanganyika
The base of the lake is mostly Precambrian granite rocks and igneous rocks rich in magnesium, iron and aluminum.
Europe
The most forested country in Europe is Sweden.
Almost 70 percent of the country's land area is covered by forests, most of which are managed and regulated by the state. Virgin forests occur only in the northernmost mountain regions.
Mount Fuji
The last eruption took place from December 1707 to February 1708.
There are said to be three more unconfirmed eruptions of the volcano between 1708 and 1854.
Hawaii
The climate of Hawaii is very diverse and depends on the altitude and surroundings.
Northeastern areas are fed by trade winds, which provide moist air. In turn, the southwestern coasts ...
Mount St. Helens
Three days after the first major earthquake, another one occurred.
It was a 4.0-magnitude earthquake followed by a series of smaller earthquakes, which continued to intensify until March 23rd.
Victoria Falls
Two national parks have been established in the Victoria Falls area.
These are Mosi-oa-Tunya in Zambia with an area of 66 square kilometers, and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe with an area of 23 square kilometers.
Sahara desert
Lake Chad, located in the Sahara Desert, is the most important source of water for people, animals and plants.
Its water is used by about 30 million people. It is the largest non-tidal lake in Central Africa. In the last 50 years, the lake has lost most of its water due to climate change and human activities.
Yangtze River
It is considered the busiest river in the world.
Water transportation is very popular among both citizens and tourists. It also allows for ocean vessels to travel for around 1,600 kilometers up the river.
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is home to a vast number of species.
The marine life of the gulf consists of more than 51 species of sharks (such as tiger sharks, lemon ...