Geography

Thursday, 26 February 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
Seventeen thermal springs are located there.
They bring water from 35 degrees Celsius to nearly 100 degrees Celsius to the surface. The water com ...
Death Valley
The lowest point in North America is Badwater Basin, a small salt lake in Death Valley.
The site, considered the lowest point in North America and the US, lies 86 meters below sea level. T ...
Amazon River
In 2016, researchers discovered a 9,300-square kilometers coral system in the muddy waters of the mouth of the Amazon River.
The Amazon Reef is one of the world’s largest reef systems. It contains 73 species of fish, over 60 species of sponge, and a wide range of starfish and corals, including staghorn corals.
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria covers an area of 68,800 square kilometers.
It is the largest lake in Africa by area and the largest tropical lake in the world. It is also the ...
Murray River
The Aquatic Ecological Community of the Murray River is listed as endangered.
Although recreational fishing of several native species, such as Murray cod or golden perch, is perm ...
Mount St. Helens
In the aftermath of an eruption, the ecosystem of the area surrounding Mount St. Helens changed drastically.
Only aquatic life thrived as a result, thanks to volcanic ashes falling into the water.
Niagara Falls
In 1969, intensive maintenance work was carried out around the waterfall on the US side.
Using a dam, the flow of water was stopped, and large boulders at the base of the waterfall were removed to allow ships to cruise.
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 ...
Paricutin volcano
Despite its inactivity, the region is still seismically active, and Paricutin may awaken at any time.
As it is considered dormant, not extinct, the probability of future eruptions is high. It may happen in a year or in a few hundred years, but Paricutin probably hasn't said its last word yet.
Ojos del Salado
It is the highest volcano in the world, the second highest peak in the Andes, and the highest peak in Chile.
Its elevation is 6893 meters above sea level.