Where are the Desolation Islands?
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
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
The Silfra fissure is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents.
What are Two Main Causes of Changes to the Earth Surface?
Erosion and weathering are two forces that change the surface of the Earth over thousands and millions of years.
What is a Continental Divide?
A continental divide is seen as any natural (not man-man) boundary separating precipitation.