Geography

Sunday, 9 August 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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Paricutin volcano
Paricutin is currently dormant and became a tourist attraction.
People climb on it and walk around the vent. Despite the lack of volcanic activity, it is still hot and emits steam on occasion.
Europe
The youngest European sea is the Baltic Sea.
It is also one of the youngest seas in the world - it was created about 14.000 years ago. Initially, ...
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.
River Thames
The Thames was mentioned in writing by Julius Caesar, a dictator of the Roman Empire, after his expedition to Britain in 54 B.C.
He claimed the river was difficult to cross.
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.
Komodo National Park
The fauna of Komodo National Park is a combination of Asian and Australian fauna.
The terrestrial fauna is much less diverse compared to the marine fauna. There are not many terrestr ...
Cappadocia
In 1907, French clergyman Guillaume de Jerphanion in the Gὃreme Valley in Cappadocia found nearly 350 churches carved into the rock.
The churches are small, accommodate a few dozen worshippers, and are decorated with frescoes, the oldest of which date back to the 9th century. Most are carved high into steep rock walls.
Colorado
Colorado was the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal, industrial, and recreational use.
As a medicinal drug, marijuana was legalized in 2000, and for industrial and recreational purposes i ...
Montana
There are 45 streams named Willow Creek in Montana.
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.