Geography

Scientists say that the nature of the place was formed about thirty million years ago.

For centuries, Aokigahara was believed to be the dwelling place of the spirits of deceased "yūrei".

Timna National Archeological and Geological Park is located in the Negev.

There are over 120 lighthouses on the coast of Lake Huron.

There are 14 lakes on the Mississippi River.

Colorado is home to the highest city in the US.

The River Jordan is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

According to Clyde S. Kilby, a prominent literary scholar, J. R. R. Tolkien based the Mount Doom, volcano located in Mordor, Middle-earth with the Stromboli volcano.

Due to the size of the possible eruption, in the danger zone lives about 600 thousand people and 3 million may be affected by a potential disaster.

Geologically, Lake Victoria is relatively young, it formed about 400,000 years ago.