Geography

Saturday, 26 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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Gulf of Mexico
It was discovered by European explorer Amerigo Vespucci in 1497.
Iguazú Falls
The system of waterfalls that make up Iguazu Falls is located in Iguazu National Park, divided between Brazil and Argentina.
Together, the Brazilian and Argentine parts of the park cover an area of about 260.000 hectares. One ...
Mount Fuji
The last volcanic activity of Mount Fuji was recorded in the 1960s.
Some volcanologists suggest that the volcano may soon erupt since its eruption intervals have already been surpassed.
Gulf of Mexico
33 major rivers flow into the Gulf of Mexico.
They are, for instance, the Mississippi River, the Rio Grande, the Grijalva River, or the Usumacinta River.
Easter Island
On September 9, 1888, Chile's annexed Easter Island under the "Annexation Treaty."
The Chilean government, represented by Chilean naval officer Policarpo Toro, signed the treaty with ...
Mississippi River
It is the second-longest river in North America.
It spans 3,770 kilometers.
Lake Superior
Lake Superior is very cold.
The lake's average temperature is only 2 °C (36 °F).
Mount Tambora
The year without summer inspired the British novelist Mary Shelley to write “Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus.”
Murray River
The first bridge built to cross the Murray River was Edwards Crossing.
It was built in 1879.
Mount Elbrus
The eco-friendly hotel LEAPrus3912 was opened on the southern slope of Elbrus. It is located at an altitude of 3912 m a.s.l.
The construction was completed in September 2013 and began accepting guests a month later. The hotel is located on the route most frequently used by climbers.