Some parts of the peninsula rose up to 4 meters (13 feet), shifting the position…
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Geography is the scientific study of Earth’s landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their surroundings. It encompasses both physical geography—examining natural features like mountains, rivers, climate, and ecosystems—and human geography, which explores how societies organize space, culture, and economies. Geography bridges the natural and social sciences, using tools like satellite imaging, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and field research to understand spatial patterns and global challenges. This page features the latest research and insights in geography, from climate change and urban development to natural hazards and environmental sustainability.
The remote and arid Kufrah district in Libya lies on top of one of the…
Resting atop a shingled sandstone landscape, the Norwegian glacier has been in decline since the…
The latest round of eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula destroyed homes in the town of…
Cool, upwelling water supports an array of marine life and draws the occasional filmmaker to…
Features in this northern British Columbia volcanic area draw their names from a few of…
People have long noticed that the waters around Cabo Frio are unusually cool. More than…
Stark contrasts between light and dark indicate the interface between urban and natural areas in…
In ancient Greek and Roman times, the lush emerald isle of Ireland was called out…
The Alaskan stratovolcano has not come to life in thousands of years. Frosty is a…
The name “icicle” frequently shows up in and around the Bavarian-inspired town of Leavenworth in…
Outbursts from Glacial Lake Missoula carved the Channeled Scablands in Washington state. In southeastern Washington…
The heart of the Nueva Vizcaya Province on Luzon, the largest and most populated island…
Two years after the eruption of Cumbre Vieja in the Canary Islands, some roads have…
Fluid dynamics put on a spectacular show around Norway’s remote Bear Island. Theodore von Kármán,…
The fiery and icy upper reaches of the Antarctic volcano pierced through a canopy of…
An unexpected color palette reveals the features of an iconic glacial landscape in southeastern Alaska.…
Ice cores and satellite images are helping preserve the history of a disappearing ice cap…