Geography

Monday, 20 April 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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Greenland
On the south coast, about 50 km from the Atlantic Ocean, lies the Qinngua Valley, protected from the cold winds from the interior of the island. This is the warmest place in Greenland where a natural forest has developed.
The trees that grow there can reach a height of 7-8 metres. Birch, willow, ash and alder are among the trees that grow there.
Mount Tambora
The 1815 eruption led to the invention of the bicycle.
The volcanic winter of 1816 affected the whole world. The eruption of Mount Tambora covered Earth wi ...
Mount St. Helens
The volcano resumed its activity on May 7th, and the rate of eruptions was gradually increasing until May 17th.
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean countries form a region that is the cradle of the oldest civilizations and the great monotheistic religions.
The region was the birthplace of many initiatives and thoughts. From here, new directions and achiev ...
Victoria Falls
Currently, the water level of the falls is the lowest in 25 years.
According to estimates by local authorities, this condition may continue in the coming years. The im ...
Paricutin volcano
Paricutin is the youngest volcano in the area - it was formed in 1943.
The formation of the volcano was observed both by volcanologists and by the natives of the Purépecha tribe.
Yangtze River
It is considered the busiest river in the world.
Water transportation is very popular among both citizens and tourists. It also allows for ocean vessels to travel for around 1,600 kilometers up the river.
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.
Mount St. Helens
Several minor eruptions occurred throughout the 19th century, the last dated 1857.
This period is known as the Goat Rock Eruptive Period.
Hawaii
It is not certain who from Western civilization discovered Hawaii.
The Spanish claim that this was done by the captain of their fleet, Ruy López de Villalobos, in 1542 ...