Geography

Wednesday, 9 September 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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Niagara Falls
The Niagara River flows out of Lake Erie and into Lake Ontario, into which it flows.
The difference in level between the two bodies of water is almost 100 meters.
Gulf of Mexico
A brine pool, 1,000 meters below the gulf’s surface, was discovered in 2014.
It is 3,7 meters deep, with a circumference of 30 meters. Its salinity is about five times higher th ...
Death Valley
There have been at least four periods of active volcanism in Death Valley in the past.
There were also three or four periods of sedimentation and plate tectonic shifts. The area has been glaciated at least twice.
Montana
It is home to two great National Parks.
Both well-known Glacier Park and Yellowstone Park are located here. A famous tourist destination is ...
Dead Sea
The enormous salinity causes even non-swimmers can easily stay afloat.
This is also said to be true for sumo athletes.
Lake Victoria
The waters of Lake Victoria are divided between three countries: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
80% of the lake's water comes from rainfall, plus rivers and thousands of small streams. The largest ...
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest forest is growing at Kilimanjaro.
At an altitude of 4,100 meters, there are forests of subtropical floor heather, which are the highest forests in Africa.
Mississippi River
At its widest point, the Mississippi River is over 17 kilometers wide.
Stromboli volcano
Despite the volcanic eruptions, Stromboli Island is inhabited by about 600 people.
The fertile volcanic soil on Stromboli's slopes is favorable for growing grapevines. Tourism is also very popular on the island.
Taiga
The taiga is home to many large herbivorous mammals.
These include elk, reindeer, and roe deer, among others. The largest animal in the taiga is the wood ...