Coursing through the most biologically diverse biomes in the world, the Amazon is a critically important river system. Here are some interesting geographical facts about the Amazon River.
Caitlin Dempsey
Geography 101
What’s on the Other Side of the World?
The spot diametrically opposed to a location on Earth is called the antipode.
Geography 101
These Two Satellite Images Highlight the Disappearance of a Glacier
Okjökull was once a large glacier in Iceland located in western Iceland on top of the volcanic mountain Ok.
Geography Career
What Skills Does a Geographer Need?
To be a successful geographer, certain skills are needed in order to be able to understand the Earth’s physical environment as well as human patterns and processes.
Physical Geography
GPS Tracking Shows That Black Bears Avoid Humans During the Day
A recent study found that American black bears tend to become more nocturnal during spring in summer to avoid interacting with humans as they search for food.
Physical Geography
The U.S. is Losing 36 Million Trees Per Year
A study from the US Forest Service has found that, nationally, tree cover is declining at a rate of 175,000 acres per year which is the equivalent of about 36 million trees lost each year.
Physical Geography
Gulf of Mexico Remains the Second-largest Low-Oxygen Dead Zone on Earth
A newly released forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the Gulf of Mexico will again become the second-largest low-oxygen dead zone on after (after the Baltic Sea).
Physical Geography
The Northernmost Permanently Inhabited Spot on Earth
Located 817 kilometers (508 mi) from the North Pole, Alert (82°30’05” ) is the northernmost place with a permanent (year-round) population.
Physical Geography
Japan’s Highest Mountain
At 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) tall, Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain.
Physical Geography
With the Help of GPS Trackers, 40 Tons of Trash is Removed from the Pacific Ocean
Ocean Voyages Institute (OVI), a nonprofit, recently collected 40 tons of trash from the Pacific Gyre.
Physical Geography
Mapping Ground Movement From the 2019 California Earthquake with Satellite Data
Researchers with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have used satellite data to map out surface displacement from the 2019 California earthquakes.
Physical Geography
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.