Geography

Wednesday, 10 June 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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Ojos del Salado
The name of the volcano probably refers to the Salado River, which was used by a Polish expedition in 1937 to reach Ojos del Salado.
There is also a theory that the volcano was named after the mineral deposits on its slopes, especially since the Salado River does not originate at Ojos del Salado and its name was already known.
Pamukkale
In ancient times, the city of Hierapolis was founded on the slope of Cökelez Mountain, above the Pamukkale terraces.
Hierapolis was founded as a thermal spa in the early 2nd century BC. It became a healing center wher ...
Mississippi River
It is the second-longest river in North America.
It spans 3,770 kilometers.
Mount Vesuvius
Currently, on the slopes of the volcano are cultivated both vegetables and fruit, and establish vineyards.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River originates from Geladandong Peak of the Tanggula Mountains in Tibet and flows into the East China Sea.
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the world’s largest and most important offshore petroleum.
It supports approximately 17%-25% of U.S. domestic oil production. The first oil well was drilled in 1938.
Mount Fuji
It is not known where its name derives from.
The name commonly used in Japan, Fujiyama, translates to “the precious one.” Historians still cannot determine the origin of the name.
Mount Fuji
Its image was captured on the back of a 1,000 Yen note.
Yen is an official Japanese currency.
Ojos del Salado
Ojos del Salado, also known as Nevada Ojos del Salado, is a dormant volcano.
It is located in the Central Andes on the Chilean-Argentinean border.
Mississippi River
It has been first sighted by European explorer Hernando de Soto in 1541.
He called it the “River of the Holy Spirit.” There are some who claim Christopher Columbus was the first European to see the Mississippi River, but it has never been confirmed.