Geography

Monday, 21 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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Pamukkale
Pamukkale thermal water has healthy and perhaps beautifying properties.
It was already appreciated by the Romans, who, in addition to its health properties, recognized its ...
Mount St. Helens
On March 1st, 1980, a new seismographic system was installed by the University of Washington in order to monitor seismic activity in the Cascade Arc.
The area of Mount St. Helens experienced an increase in earthquakes, and the first major, of a 4,2 magnitude, occurred on March 20th. It was the first indication of imminent volcanic activity.
Mount Fuji
The 18th-century eruption is believed to be triggered by the Hōei earthquake.
Until 2011, it was the largest earthquake that struck Japan.
Taiga
Taiga is a challenging biome for reptiles and amphibians.
Only a few species occur in the boreal forest, including the Striped garter, Siberian salamander, Wood frog, American and Canadian toad, and others. Most of these hibernate underground in winter.
Easter Island
Roggeveen called it Paasch-Eyland (the 18th-century Dutch name for "Easter Island").
The official Spanish name of the island Isla de Pascua also means "Easter Island." The current Polyn ...
Aokigahara
The area around Mount Fuji is one of Japan's leading bird breeding grounds and a treasure trove of mammals.
42 species of mammals have been confirmed to exist there. The Aokigahara area is characterized by a ...
Mount Pinatubo
On April 2nd, 1991, natives living on the north side of Mount Pinatubo started noticing a series of phreatic explosions.
The news reached a volcano observatory in Manila, where seismographic equipment was set to monitor t ...
Aokigahara
A profile of a potential suicide was even created.
According to the local population, he is usually a man between 40 and 50 years old, highly positione ...
Dead Sea
There is virtually no life in the Dead Sea except for some forms of bacteria.
Manhattan
Manhattan has the highest per capita income of any country in the United States.
It is one of the world’s leading centers for banking, finance, and communications. The New York Stoc ...