Kambalny Volcano Erupts for the First Time in Almost 250 Years
While the Kamchatka Peninsula has the highest concentration of active volcanoes on Earth, until recently the Kambalny Volcano had been dormant for almost 250 years.
These Two Countries are Separated by 2.4 Miles and 21 Hours
There exists a geographic point where two of the largest countries in the world are only separated by a 2.4 miles but are 21 hours apart.
What Does the Acronym BRICS Stand For?
The term “BRICs” is an acronym developed from the names of countries that are in a similar stage of newly advanced economic development. So what does BRICs … Read more
Deadly Cold Across Europe and Russia
This image shows the impact of the cold snap on land surface temperatures across Europe from December 11 to 18, 2009, compared to the 2000-2008 average.