Geography

Friday, 14 August 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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Lake Superior
It has over 200 tributaries.
Most large tributary rivers are located in the northern part of the lake. The only large in the sout ...
Mount St. Helens
It is located 80 kilometers south of the highest volcano of the Cascade Arc, Mount Rainier.
Ojos del Salado
The first ascent of the Ojos del Salado was made by Poles in 1937.
Jan Alfred Szczepanski (journalist, literary critic and mountaineer) and Justyn Wojsznic (mountainee ...
Santorini
Santorini is also known for its beautiful sunsets, some tourists come here mainly for this reason.
Galapagos Islands
The first documented inhabitant of the Galapagos Islands was an Irishman, Patrick Watkins.
He was stranded on Floreana in the early 19th century after an argument with his captain. He lived o ...
Mount Elbrus
The best months for climbing are July and August.
Conditions are the most stable, although at higher altitudes the weather can change in an instant.
River Thames
The Thames Tunnel was the first underwater tunnel in the world.
It was constructed in 1843 and served as a passage for horse-drawn carriages. Nowadays is a part of the London Overground.
Lake Como
Lake Como forms a cryptodepression.
The bottom of the lake is over 200 m below sea level.
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 ...
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the world’s largest and most important offshore petroleum.
It supports approximately 17%-25% of U.S. domestic oil production. The first oil well was drilled in 1938.