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Articles and information related to the geography of the United States
How Did Ida Turn Into Such a Strong Hurricane?
Oceanographer Nick Shay explains how eddies, part of what’s known as the Loop Current, help storms rapidly intensify into monster hurricanes.
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California as an Island
Well into the 17th and 18th centuries, cartographers created maps of the region showing California separated from the mainland by a strait.
2021 Wildfires in the U.S. and Canada
Climate change is causing wildfires to burn longer and more frequently in some northern latitudes.
North American Monsoon
The North American Monsoon is a pattern of increased rainfall that occurs across much of the southwestern USA and northern Mexico, often commencing in July and ending in September.
Geography of American Bison
Learn about the American Bison, which once roamed North America in large herds.
States in Order of Admission to the United States of America
Learn the order in which each state was admitted to the United States as well as some geography facts.
Geography of U.S. Lakes
Within its borders, the United States is home to a vast wealth of lakes.
Climate Change and the Expansion of Ghost Forests
Along the geography of the East Coast of the United States, large swathes of forest are declining at increasing rates.
Largest Alpine Lake in North America
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe is a freshwater lake that straddles the border between California and Nevada.
Geography of Hailstorms in the United States
While hail can form anywhere in the United States experiencing a thunderstorm, geography influences where hailstorms are more likely to occur.
Half of the United States Will Continue to be Affected by Drought for Spring 2021
Drought conditions in much of the United States are forecasted to continue for spring 2021.
The United States Ranks Third for Historically Active Volcanoes
The United States ranks behind Indonesia and Japan for historically active volcanoes based on written records.
World’s Largest Active Geyser
Located in the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is Steamboat Geyser, the world's largest active geyser.
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.
Geography of Thanksgiving
Each November, families in the United States gather to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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 contiguous 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.