Exploring Rainbows and Moonbows
Rainbows and moonbows occur when light is refracted through drops of water in the sky.
Barrier Islands in the United States
Barrier islands are narrow stretches of land that run parallel to coastlines.
Geography Facts About Death Valley
Learn some interesting geography facts in this article about Death Valley.
The Lowest Point in Every U.S. State
This article takes a look at the lowest elevation point in every state in the U.S.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
The Only Metric Highway in the United States
Currently, only three countries in the world have not adopted the metric system as the standard: The United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
This Island is the Westernmost Point of the United States
Located towards the end of the Aleutian Island chain, this Alaskan island is the westernmost spot in the United States.
These Maps Show How Early Spring Arrived in Parts of the United States
Spring arrived up to three to four weeks early in parts of the continental United States in 2020.
Why Do Iguanas Drop From Trees When It’s Cold in Florida?
Occasionally, the temperature in southern Florida approaches freezing, leading to falling iguanas.
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
How New York City is Protecting Its Subway System Against Flooding
A flex-gate is a highly flexible covering that can be quickly deployed to protect a subway’s entrance and underground structures in the event of a flood.
Hurricane Michael is the Fourth Category 5 Storm to Hit the United States
Hurricane Michael was determined to be the fourth Category 5 storm to make landfall in the United States.
Geography of International Travel by U.S. Presidents
So where have U.S. presidents traveled? This article explores the geography of international travel by sitting U.S. presidents.
The U.S. Experienced Its Wettest Winter on Record in 2018-19
Beating the previous record from 1997-98 by just 0.02″, the United States just experience the wettest winter on record during the months of December 2018 to the end of February 2019.