Geomorphology
What’s the Tallest Point in Niger?
Caitlin Dempsey
Located in northern Niger, Mont Idoukal-n-Taghes rises to a summit height of 2,022 meters (6,634 feet) above sea level.
The Importance of Geomorphology for Physical Geographers
Mark Altaweel
Geomorphology is the study of Earth’s landforms created by mostly physical processes.
Where are the Desolation Islands?
Caitlin Dempsey
Located in the southern Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa and just north of Antarctica, the Kerguelen Islands have earned the nickname "Desolation Islands" due to their remote location.
MyShake App: Detecting Earthquakes Using Smartphones
Elizabeth Borneman
The MyShake app uses a feature of smartphones called the accelerometer which can be used to detect the unique seismic vibrations of an earthquake.
Silfra Fissure: The Crack between the North American and Eurasian continents
Elizabeth Borneman
The Silfra fissure is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents.