Geography

Wednesday, 20 May 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 St. Helens
In the aftermath of an eruption, the ecosystem of the area surrounding Mount St. Helens changed drastically.
Only aquatic life thrived as a result, thanks to volcanic ashes falling into the water.
Mount Kilimanjaro
During the trek to Kilimanjaro, there is a significant difference in temperature.
From hot in the foothills to very cold at the summit. Temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) at night.
Lake Victoria
One of Africa's worst water disasters occurred on the lake.
Since the early 20th century, ferries on Lake Victoria have been an important means of transportatio ...
Lake Huron
It is situated on the same level as Lake Michigan.
This makes both lakes the same body of water in hydrological meaning. Lake Huron is separated from Lake Michigan by narrow waterways called the Straits of Mackinac.
Jordan River
Despite the pollution, the River Jordan houses a wide range of wildlife and birds.
This includes a vast variety of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
Lake Huron
Manitoulin Island is located within the borders of the Canadian province of Ontario.
It is the largest freshwater island in the world, inhabited by over 13 thousand people. Although it is a lake island, it has 108 freshwater lakes, some of which have their islands too.
Jordan River
It is known by three different names, depending on the country it flows through.
In most of the world it is known as the Jordan River. The Arabs call it Nahr al Urdun, while its name in Hebrew is Nahar ha-Yarden.
Taiga
Because the Bering land bridge once connected North America and Asia, many animal and plant species were able to colonize both continents and are found throughout the taiga.
Due to the harsh climate of the taiga, a relatively small variety of animals inhabit it. Canada's bo ...
Negev
The hills in the northeastern corner of the crater were once completely covered with spiraling ammonite fossils.
They ranged in size from the size of a snail to tractor wheels. Most of them have been excavated.
Manhattan
Manhattan’s characteristic skyline is shaped by skyscrapers.
The skyline of New York, the largest city in the United States, is made up of 5818 skyscrapers, incl ...