Geography

Wednesday, 7 October 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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Caspian Sea
Whether it is a sea or a lake is a matter of political conflict.
Marking it as a lake would cause international law to lose all control of its use.
Lake Superior
Lake Superior and the Huron's water levels differ by 25 ft (8 m).
The Soo Locks has been built to sail from one lake to another. The first locks were constructed in 1 ...
Tropical rainforests
The canopy is the most biologically diverse layer of the tropical rainforest.
It is made up of different types of trees that reach heights of 30 to 45 meters. Most of the flora o ...
Mount Pinatubo
The eruption was followed by the arrival of Typhoon Yunya.
The combination was devastating. Large amounts of ash dusting from the volcano were moistened and caused flooding and massive lahars.
Montana
Missouri River is the longest one in Montana.
It is 3,767 kilometers (2,341 miles) long. It is a tributary river to the Mississippi River.
Hawaii
The first people appeared in Hawaii around the 2nd century.
The exact date is unknown, but archaeological research indicates that the first settlers reached the ...
Niagara Falls
The waterfall may cease to exist.
Erosion of the cascade is progressing at a rate of 30 centimeters per year. Unless technology can be ...
Mount Fuji
The last eruption took place from December 1707 to February 1708.
There are said to be three more unconfirmed eruptions of the volcano between 1708 and 1854.
Pamukkale
Pamukkale thermal water has healthy and perhaps beautifying properties.
It was already appreciated by the Romans, who, in addition to its health properties, recognized its ...
Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro National Park has its own airport.
It serves about 20,000 passengers per year.