Latest Geography Articles
Geography Facts about the World’s Continents
Continents are defined as the largest continuous landmasses on earth.
Mapping the World’s Tidal Marshes
The first global map of tidal marsh locations was developed using satellite-based imagery.
Fog Sipping Coastal Redwoods
The tallest trees in the world, the coastal redwood trees of Northern California have a remarkable ability to use fog as a source of moisture.
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
Latitude and Longitude
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
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.
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
2023 Wildfires in the Western United States
So far in early August of 2023, the wildfire season in the western United States has not been as intense as prior years when a years-long drought was raging.
Florida’s Burmese Python Invasion
The introduction of the Burmese Python into Florida has resulted in the decline of many native mammals in the Florida Everglades.
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
Chaparral in California
Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.
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.
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.
Geography of Extremes
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
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
Higher ocean temperatures, along with overfishing and pollution, are leading to more coral bleaching events. Canada’s boreal forests are facing a strong start to the 2023 wildfire season in Alberta and British Columbia. Boreal forests in North America are defying predictions of northward expansion in response to climate change.
Warmer Ocean Temperatures are Bleaching Coral Reefs
Wildfires in Canada
Boreal Forests of North America are Shrinking
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