Geography

Sunday, 25 January 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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Santorini
Santorini is also known for its beautiful sunsets, some tourists come here mainly for this reason.
Bermuda Triangle
The place has gained mythical status because of, some argue, an above-average number of ship and aircraft disappearances.
However, studies have shown that no more accidents occur in the Triangle area than in any other part of the Atlantic.
Lake Victoria
The lake area supports numerous mammal species, some of which are closely associated with the lake itself and adjacent wetlands.
These include: Hippopotamus, African Otter, Spotted Otter, Swamp Mangabeys, Savannah Sitatunga (antelope), Bohor Reedbuck (antelope), Slimy Cob, Reed Rats, and Giant Shrew.
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika lies within the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift.
It lies on the territory of four African countries: Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Tanzania.
Bermuda Triangle
Bay currents, violent weather, giant waves, and human error (difficult navigation in the open sea) were also considered to explain the phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle.
Human error was one of the most frequently cited explanations in official investigations.
Atacama Desert
Around 1900, there was an irrigation system of puquios in the desert oases.
Puquios (spring, well) are ancient underground aqueduct systems that allow water to be transported l ...
Mount Etna
Etna also has its own legends. According to Greek and Roman mythology, the god Vulcan (gr. Hephaestus ) had his forge beneath Mount Etna.
One of the oldest legends says that the volcano Etna was created when Zeus could not bear the behavi ...
Gobi Desert
In 1987 the Mogao Caves located in the desert were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mogao is a complex of 492 rock Buddhist temples, the oldest of which date back to the 4th century AD.
Lake Huron
Sarnia is the most populated city over the lake.
It is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Settled in the mid-1830s, it became a city on May 7, ...
Gobi Desert
The Gobi desert is expanding all the time.
The greatest expansion is seen towards the south, where desertification of about 3600 km² (1390 sq m ...