May 5, 2016
The Relative Size of Colorado from the Equator to the North Pole Using Mercator Projection
Nice try Greenland
Tag: geography
Feb 17, 2016
This Instagram Account Finds the Saddest Sounding Places on Google Maps
Finally a place that understands me
Jan 8, 2016
Who Actually Owns Antarctica?
CGP Grey, the Internet’s Superhero Explainer of all things interesting, delves into the touchy subject of Antarctica, ownership and what happens in 2040
Dec 1, 2015
A Year-Long US Road Trip Where Every Day is Around 70F
Climatologist Brian Brettschneider created this calendar year long, 9,125 mile US road trip where each day is at or very near 70°F (21°C).
Jun 29, 2015
32 Maps That Will Teach You Something New About the World
Our world is a complex network of people, places and things. Here are 32 maps will teach you something new about our diverse and interconnected planet.
Sep 5, 2014
Astronauts in Space Give Video Geography Tour of Earth
Watch Expedition 38 crew members Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio give a brief geography lesson as they hurtle through space at 27,600 km/h (17,100 mph) onboard the International Space Station.
Oct 18, 2012
Picture of the Day: The Five Peaks of Tindholmur
THE FIVE PEAKS OF TINDHOLMUR Photograph by Arne List Tindhólmur is an islet on the southside of Sørvágsfjørður, west of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. It has its name from the five peaks, which are named Ytsti, Arni, Lítli, Breiði, and Bogdi (Farthest, Eagle, Small, Broad, Bent). The islet is uninhabited,…
Aug 1, 2012
12 Amazing Pictures of Lava Tubes Around the World
Lava tubes are natural conduits through which lava travels beneath the surface of a lava flow. Typically they are expelled by a volcano during an eruption and can be actively draining lava from a source; or they can be extinct, meaning the lava flow has ceased and the rock has cooled and left a…
Jul 23, 2012
12 Amazing Animal Bridges Around the World
Animals bridges, which may also be known as ecoducts or wildlife crossings, are structures that allow animals to safely cross human-made barriers like highways. A wildlife crossing is the broadest term and can include: underpass tunnels, viaducts, overpasses and bridges, amphibian tunnels, fish ladders, culvets and green roofs. [Source] Wildlife crossings are a practice…
Jul 11, 2012
The Highest Point on Every Continent
As you would imagine, the highest point is found at the peak of the continent’s highest mountain. In mountaineering this is known as the Seven Summits, which was first postulated and achieved on April 30, 1985 by Richard Bass. Below you can see the highest points on every continent compared to the “Eight-Thousanders“,…
