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Explore Earth’s physical systems—from mountains and rivers to climate patterns and fragile ecosystems. This hub organizes our best guides to landforms and water, weather and climate, biodiversity, and today’s pressing environmental issues. Start here, then dive into focused subtopics or explore places by continent, country, and city.
Yerevan Lake (Երևանյան լիճ, Yerevanyan lich) is the capital’s artificial reservoir tucked between Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit districts. Built in the 1960s to regulate the Hrazdan River, it sits…
The Vorotan Cascade, also known as the ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, is a significant hydroelectric complex situated on the Vorotan River in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Established with…
Imagine a turquoise sea set on a mountain plateau: that’s Lake Sevan in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. Ringed by volcanic ranges and medieval monasteries, Sevan sits roughly 60–70 miles…
Lake Lessing (Armenian: Լեսինգ (լիճ)) is a noteworthy natural lake situated in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia. Positioned on the eastern slope of the Aragats mountains, the lake…
The Akhurian Reservoir, also known as Arpaçay Baraj Gölü in Turkish and Ախուրյանի ջրամբար in Armenian, is a significant hydrological feature located on the Akhurian River, marking the…
In Antarctica’s far interior, a white wall rises above the ice of the Sentinel Range. Mount Vinson is best understood through its exact location, the difference between the…
Our planet's vast expanse of water bodies holds tales of exploration, mysteries, and vital historical importance. One of the most frequently asked questions regarding these oceans is: What…
Most of the world has snakes, from tropical forests to semi-arid hillsides. But a handful of places buck the pattern. If you’re ophidiophobic (afraid of snakes), the map…
Imagine a place so isolated that the closest human beings are often not on Earth at all, but orbiting 254 miles (408 kilometers) above it. This isn't science…
Rivers have long shaped settlement, farming, transport, and national development, but not every country has a permanent one. Saudi Arabia stands out because its immense territory contains seasonal…
