Geography

Wednesday, 21 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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Mount Vesuvius
It is not known precisely how many people died as a result of the eruption of 79, but it is estimated that the population of Pompeii and Herculaneum may have totaled 20,000.
So far, the remains of about 1500 people have been found in the area of the two ancient cities, 1044 of them in Pompeii.
Caspian Sea
It is rich in oil and gas reserves.
It is one of the world’s oldest oil-producing areas.
Gulf of Mexico
It is estimated that approximately 2,5 million migratory birds rest daily on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
Montana
There are 45 streams named Willow Creek in Montana.
Mount Pinatubo
Due to an increase in the emission of sulfur dioxide, scientists concluded there is fresh magma rising inside the volcano.
The difference between the emission from the beginning of May to the emission at the end of the month was tremendous—it has risen from 500 tn to 5,000 tn.
Stromboli volcano
It is estimated that volcanic eruptions have been occurring continuously for about several thousand years.
Volcanologists estimate that the period of activity may have begun between 3000 and 1000 BC.
Congo River
It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Kongo.
Komodo National Park
The fauna of Komodo National Park is a combination of Asian and Australian fauna.
The terrestrial fauna is much less diverse compared to the marine fauna. There are not many terrestr ...
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria and its wetlands support a large population of Nile crocodiles, mud turtles, including the Williams' mud turtle, a species endemic to Africa.
The Williams' mud turtle is restricted to Lake Victoria and other lakes, rivers, and swamps of the Upper Nile basin.
Lake Malawi
The area of the lake is 29 600 km².