Many farmers in northeastern China and eastern Russia use fire to clear fields and get…
Browsing: Geography
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.
AI can create realistic but fake satellite images, a risk dubbed “deepfake geography.” Experts urge…
Chance finds dating back 9000 years tell new story of Skokholm Island, Pembrokeshire. Chance finds…
The Rann of Kutch can appear drastically different depending on the time of year. Located…
On April 22, 2021, Earth Day, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is planning to return to…
After an unusually dry winter, forest fires have raged throughout the mountainous country. Seasonal fires,…
A new artificial island near Malé could be a destination for people trying to escape…
The Back and Hayes rivers in Nunavut, Canada, display a striking contrast in color. Where…
With Easter right around the corner, we take a look at four egg-shaped buildings visible…
Hundreds of ships have been left idling around the key shipping route. Nature played a…
The enormous Ever Given container ship, wedged in Egypt’s Suez Canal, is visible in new…
Coral reefs off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, vividly captured from space, showcase stunning marine…
Ahead of the International Day of Forests, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part…
New ESA maps of global forest biomass help track carbon storage and support climate goals…
Rethinking Climate Classifications Through Vertebrate Lenses The distribution of vegetation is routinely used to classify…
Satellite data shows Belize forests thrive in protected zones but shrink elsewhere from farming. Using…
Tanzania’s Ol Doinyo Lengai is Earth’s only volcano emitting low-viscosity natrocarbonatite lava, shaped by East…
Several years after scientists discovered what was considered the oldest crater a meteorite made on…