Physical geography focuses on geography as an Earth science (and is sometimes called Earth System Science). Learn about the different branches of geography that fall under the physical geography category: climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and more.
The Saharan Desert is a massive generator of atmospheric dust, which is transported in massive quantities and deposited up to a few thousand kilometers away by large winds blowing over incredible distances.
Oceanographer Nick Shay explains how eddies, part of what’s known as the Loop Current, help storms rapidly intensify into monster hurricanes.
These four resources explain why the New Orleans area is at high risk for severe hurricanes and what role climate change plays in these devastating storms.
Wildlife corridors are overpasses and underpasses that connect natural regions and provide safe transit for migratory animals through human infrastructure.
