Geography

Monday, 2 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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Krakatoa
The caldera formed after the eruption is now housing a new volcano, called the Anak Krakatau.
It translates to "Child of Krakatoa".
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.
Nan Madol
Nan Madol is located on the island of Pohnpein, the main island of the Micronesian state of Pohnpein.
The island is inhabited by the majority of the population of the state, about 34,000 people. It belo ...
Wadi Rum
All inhabitants in and around Wadi Rum today are Bedouins, the most famous of which are the Bani Attia.
Until recently, they led a nomadic lifestyle of goat and camel herding, and although some now live i ...
Martinique
The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
The city, located on the west coast of the island, is the main economic center and seaport of Martin ...
Santorini
Characteristic of Santorini is the white, compact building with blue dome-shaped roofs.
Safety considerations regarding seismic activity dictate the construction of such shaped roofs. And under a dome, air circulation is better, which is important in a Mediterranean climate.
Mount St. Helens
The deadliest and economically most destructive eruption occurred on May 18th, 1980.
It took the lives of 57 people and destroyed homes, bridges, roads, and railroads. The eruption lowe ...
Caspian Sea
Along with the Black, Azov, and Aral seas, it is one of the largest saltwater bodies.
Mount Elbrus
It belongs to the Seven Summits.
Although some classify Elbrus as an Asian peak, which would give the title of Europe's highest peak to Mont Blanc, most scientists consider Elbrus a European peak.
Mount St. Helens
A previous major eruption, several times more powerful than the one from 1980, occurred some 3,600 years ago.