Latest Geography Articles
Chaparral in California
Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.
Blue Carbon Explained
Blue carbon is the carbon captured and stored by the world’s oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
Geography of Vultures in the United States
The United States is home to three species of vultures: turkey vulture, black vulture, and the California condor.
Geography of Interest
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
After an exceptionally wet California winter, the once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerges, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse.
Where to View the Milky Way in the United States
Wilderness areas and national parks, particularly in the western half of the United States, are excellent places to observe the night sky.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
Geography of U.S. Lakes
Within its borders, the United States is home to a vast wealth of lakes.
Barrier Islands in the United States
Barrier islands are narrow stretches of land that run parallel to coastlines.
Geography of U.S. National Parks
Find out the answers to geography trivia questions and more in this article about the geography of U.S. National Parks.
Geography Basics
What to Know About Absolute and Relative Location
Let’s learn about the difference between absolute and relative location.
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.
Latitude and Longitude
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
Understanding Direction Based on the Sun
This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located.
What is Geography?
Geography is the science that studies the Earth and the physical and human influences that shape it.
What are the Branches of Geography?
Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography.
Geography of Time Zones
A time zone is a region of the Earth that uses the same standard time, which is commonly referred to as the local time.
What are the Earth System’s Four Spheres?
The systems of the earth can be divided into two main areas: geosphere and biosphere.
How Many Countries Are There?
The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.
United States Geography
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
After an exceptionally wet California winter, the once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerges, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
A to Z Geography: United States
The geography of the United States is diverse, featuring rugged mountains, arid deserts, dense forests, and expansive coastlines.
Geography of Superblooms in the United States
California’s wet winter rains help drive the simultaneous blooming of a large number of wildflowers in the state’s desert regions.
A to Z Geography: Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s geography is dominated by its location in the Great Lakes region, which has created a diverse landscape of fertile farmland, dense forests, and numerous lakes and rivers.
A to Z Geography: Wyoming
Wyoming, the 10th largest state in the United States, is a landlocked state located in the western part of the country. The state of Wyoming is known for its breathtaking…
These Two Countries are Separated by 2.4 Miles and 21 Hours
There exists a geographic point where two of the largest countries in the world are only separated by a 2.4 miles but are 21 hours apart.
Satellite Imagery of California’s Atmospheric Rivers
During the winter months, atmospheric rivers carry enormous amounts of water to the state of California.
Geography Facts About the World’s Largest Active Volcano
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the world’s largest subaerial volcano as well as the world’s largest active volcano.
Geography of Extremes
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
The Lowest Point in Every U.S. State
This article takes a look at the lowest elevation point in every state in the U.S.
The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal Found Atop of the World’s Second-Largest Active Volcano
Scientists were able to document that the yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus rupestris) is the world’s highest-dwelling mammal.
What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
Physical Geography
Canada’s boreal forests are facing a strong start to the 2023 wildfire season in Alberta and British Columbia. Keystone species are plants or animals whose presence in an ecosystem plays a crucial role in its health. Due to colder weather and more strong atmospheric rivers, the 2023 Sierra Nevada snowpack levels in California are significantly above average.
Wildfires in Canada
Sea Otters are a Keystone Species
Snowmelt is Starting in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
Human Geography
New England is a geographic region in the northeastern tip of the United States that contains six states. Cities like London and New York City have a long history of paving over rivers. Ian Morris provides a most-useful survey history of Britain from geologic time to the present centered around three maps. 
Which States are Part of New England?
Lost Underground Rivers
Geography is Destiny: Britain and the World | Book Review
Maps and GIS
Bermeja Island was mapped for hundred of years by cartographers off the coast of Mexico yet no evidence has been found to prove its existence. The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd is a suspense novel with a cartographic twist. What can be found at zero degrees latitude and zero degrees longitude? 
The Map Myth of Bermeja Island
Book Review | The Cartographers
What is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude?
Geography Books
This book sets out, in some nine chapters, both the ‘turbulent’ journey of that one species living 3.7 billion years ago to the 8.7 million today and the human activity threatening that biodiversity. Talking at the Gates by James Campbell is a biography of James Baldwin, one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Set in Hawaii and with a champion surfer as its central character, “Under the Wave at Waimea” introduces us to the global geography of surfing.
Review | Extinctions: Living and Dying in the Margin of Error
Review | Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin
Review | Under the Wave at Waimea