Physical Geography
Physical geography focuses on geography as an Earth science (and is sometimes called Earth System Science).
Physical geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of the natural features and processes of the Earth’s surface. It includes the examination of landforms, climate, vegetation, soils, and water resources. Physical geographers use a range of scientific methods and tools to analyze and understand the complex interactions between the Earth’s physical systems.
Learn about the different branches of geography that fall under the physical geography category: climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and more.
Europe’s Largest Solar Energy Plant
With 1,430,000 solar panels, Nรบรฑez de Balboa in Spain is currently Europe's largest solar plant.
Oceans Are Warming 40 Percent Faster Than Previously Estimated
A review of available studies, published in Science in January 2019, has revealed that the rate of ocean warming is as much as 40% faster than that suggested by IPCC.
Geography of the Himalayas
Learn about the Himalayas, the tallest mountain range in the world. The Himalayas' peaks include Mount Everest, the world's highest.
Glaciers
Learn about glaciers including the types of glaciers and how glaciers move.
This Detailed Map Shows 119 Years of Earthquakes
The USGS has released a highly detailed and updated map of seismicity from 1900 to 2018.
Using Remote Sensing to Understand Steve in the Sky
Scientists took a scene from the movie and applied it to real life. When they observed something in the sky they didnโt understand and couldnโt readily identify, they called it Steve.
Using Twitter to Map Nuisance Flooding
To get a better understanding of localized flooding, the researchers mined Twitter data for geolocated tweets to fill in the gaps in data about flooding.
Satellites Give Detailed Insights into Climate Sciences
The European Space Agency has recently released a report entitled โ10 New Insights in Climate Scienceโ.
Why Do Groundhogs Really Emerge on February 2?
Why do groundhogs emerge around February 2? Hint: it's more to do with Valentine's Day.
What is a Snow Devil?
Miniature vortexes of wind can stir up snow in a formation known as a snow devil.
Geography Facts About the Pacific Ocean
Learn some geography facts about the world's largest ocean.
Soil Community in Atacama Desert Survives on Fog
Scientists have discovered new methods that allow certain plants and animals to survive in Chileโs Atacama Desert.
Driest Non-polar Desert in the World
Situated in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth.
Is Climate Change Bringing Back Prehistoric Redwood Trees?
Because of global warming, the Dawn redwood might unexpectedly make it back to the wilderness of its ancient habitats in North America.
European Wolves Could Be Replaced by Wolf-Dog Hybrids
Scientists are now worried that the future of the 17,000 wolves known to live in Europe is in jeopardy due to crossbreeding with dogs.
Why Do Iguanas Drop From Trees When It’s Cold in Florida?
Occasionally, the temperature in southern Florida approaches freezing, leading to falling iguanas.
Geography Facts About Antarctica
Learn interesting geography facts about the continent of Antarctica, the driest, coldest, highest continent on Earth.
Spring Bird Migration is Happening Earlier for Some Birds
With changes in temperature due to climate change, researchers looking at ย 24 years of radar data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have found that migrating birds were more likely to arrive at certain stops earlier than they would have twenty years ago.ย
Plant Life is Expanding in the Area around Mount Everest
Using satellite imagery, researchers have found that subnival vegetation, the vegetation that grows between the treeline and snowline, is increasing in spatial extent around the Mount Everest and Himalaya area.ย
Satellite Imagery Shows Fire Damage to Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Like parts of mainland Australia, Kangaroo Island has been devastated by bushfires fueled by drought and intense temperatures.
Physical Geography Facts About Iran
Iran, known officially as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country located in the Middle East. ย
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
Seven Summits: The Tallest Mountain on Each Continent
Listed here are the tallest mountains based on summit elevation for each of the seven continents.
Connecting Fragmented Habitat Improves Biodiversity
Researchers found that connecting natural corridors of habitat to one another promotes biodiversity in the plants and animals that are able to thrive in those locations.
Life at the Entrance to the Arctic Ocean
Researchers traveled to the Chukchi Borderlands to learn more about deep ocean life at the entrance to the Arctic Ocean.