Geography

Tuesday, 21 July 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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Mount Vesuvius
At the same time, it is the only active volcano on the territory of continental Europe and one of three active volcanoes on the territory of Italy.
Ojos del Salado
The peaks near Ojos del Salado have been identified as archaeological remains associated with the Inca culture.
Archaeologist Ricardo Moyano pointed out the probable presence of temples located at high altitudes in the Ojos del Salado volcano.
Krakatoa
The centuries-old activity of Krakatoa is reported in historical records. This volcano was formed two million years ago and has always shown great activity. 
As early as the 3rd century AD, the Chinese described its violent eruptions. Its eruption around 416 ...
Stromboli volcano
It is one of three active volcanoes in Italy.
Most of the time there are only minor eruptions, but every few years there are more serious eruptions. The last major eruption of the volcano took place in 2019.
Murray River
There are 37 golf courses along the Murray River.
Lake Como
Due to the mild climate, the vegetation around the lake is very diverse and lush.
In the upper part of the lake, a thermal wind - breva - almost always blows.
Gulf of Mexico
The Florida Reef is the only coral barrier in the continental U.S.
It is also the third-largest continental coral reef system in the world, spanning 576 kilometers.
Lake Como
The lake is also known for its attractive villas that have been built there since Roman times, when Pliny the Younger built the Comedy and Tragedy resorts.
Villa Carlotta was built for the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici in 1690 and covers an area of over ...
Crete
Around 1450 BC Crete was occupied by the Mycenaeans, the oldest Greek-speaking culture.
All existing palaces on Crete dating from earlier periods were destroyed by the end of the 14th cent ...
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 ...