Lake Baikal and Its Importance for the Planet
Lake Baikal is far more than a natural landmark of Siberia; it is one of the most important freshwater ecosystems on Earth. Often called the “Galápagos of freshwater,” Baikal plays…
Freshwater and Seawater on the Planet
Water covers most of Earth’s surface, yet not all water is equally available or suitable for life and human use. While oceans dominate the planet, the vast majority of this…
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Alaska: The Last Great Wilderness
Alaska is one of the most extraordinary regions on Earth, known for its vast landscapes, extreme climates, and powerful natural forces. Covering an area larger than many countries, it represents…
The Mediterranean Sea and the Ancient Ocean That Came Before It
The Mediterranean Sea is often seen as a familiar and well-mapped body of water, yet its history reaches back hundreds of millions of years into Earth’s deep past. Long before…
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Axial Seamount: The Most Active Underwater Volcano in the Pacific
Axial Seamount is one of the most studied and active underwater volcanoes on Earth, hidden beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Located along the Juan de Fuca Ridge, it…
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Zombie Volcanoes: When “Extinct” Volcanoes Come Back to Life
For a long time, volcanoes were classified into simple categories: active, dormant, or extinct. An extinct volcano was assumed to be permanently inactive, its magma supply cut off and its…
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Campi Flegrei: Rising Caldera Activity in Recent Years
Campi Flegrei is one of the most complex and closely monitored volcanic systems in the world, located near the city of Naples in southern Italy. Unlike a single volcanic cone,…
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Tethys: The Ancient Ocean That Shaped Continents
Tethys was a vast ancient ocean that once separated major landmasses and played a crucial role in shaping the modern geography of Earth. Existing for hundreds of millions of years,…
Earth’s History Written in Stone
Long before humans learned to write, the Earth had already recorded its own story—layer by layer, crystal by crystal, fossil by fossil. Rocks are not just inert matter beneath our…
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Crimea: Geography, Nature, and a Crossroads of History
Crimea is a peninsula located between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, distinguished by its diverse landscapes and long, complex history. Despite its relatively small size, the region…