Geography shapes human life in multiple ways, from the resources we have available all the way to our diverse cultures. How we study it has evolved significantly over the years, moving from basic drawings to more sophisticated high-resolution satellite maps and interactive GIS platforms. In this collection, you’ll find 50 photos of interesting geography from around the world. The images not only highlight breathtaking landscapes and oceans, but also a variety of maps and charts. They also give us a fascinating glimpse into how we interact with the world around us and how geography influences our daily lives.
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Canada Still Has 91% Of The Forest Cover That Existed At The Beginning Of The European Settlement
I Went To An Unknown (For Me) Island 2 Hours From Home And Mapped It From Scratch With A Compass And A Rangefinder!
Thought This Sub Would Appreciate A Window Seat Picture Of The Maldives
Friendly Reminder Of Just How Ridiculously Big The Pacific Ocean Is
The Sahara Desert After Heavy Rain In Morocco
Mt. Fuji From The ISS
Fun Fact I Found On A Snapple Cap
The Scottish Highlands, The Appalachians, And The Atlas Are The Same Mountain Range, Once Connected As The Central Pangean Mountains
Tracking Of An Eagle Over A 20 Year Period
LA Is A Wasted Opportunity
Imagine if Los Angeles was built like Barcelona. Dense 15 million people metropolis with great public transportation and walkability.
They wasted this perfect climate and perfect place for city by building a endless suburban sprawl.
If that is a real picture of LA, then I know what my Hell will look like if the Christians are right.
This Person Really Took The Time To Travel To The Right Spot
Topography Of The Indian Subcontinent
Maps play a crucial role in the study of geography. From cave wall drawings to inscribed clay tablets, a variety of maps have existed for decades. The oldest ones in the world date back to the 9th Century and were created in Babylon. By the 20th century, satellite imagery and aerial photography had transformed mapping into a sophisticated and precise science.
While I Was On The Highway I Witnessed The Eruption Of Etna Live... It Was Exciting
Devil's Tower, Wyoming. A Large Butte, It Reaches 5112 Feet Above Sea Level
Funny, I have an overwhelming compulsion to make a mashed potato replica of this very site . . . .
Namib Desert: Yesterday’s Underrated Desert
Fog is the primary source of water in the site, accounting for a unique environment in which endemic invertebrates, reptiles and mammals adapt to an ever-changing variety of microhabitats and ecological niches.
There's A Lake In Finland That Looks Like Finland!
The Parking Lot By My House Has Been Flooded Long Enough For Google Maps To Recognize It As The Natural Wonder That It Is
A Modern Photo Compared With A Photo Taken Over A Century Earlier In The Same Place
[Close-Up View] Of Antarctica From Space
Fun Fact About Patagonia That Most People Don't Know: 90% Of It Looks Like This
Look At This Curiosity!
50 Percent Of Canadians Live South Of The Red Line
This is why #5 is possible… their forests are untouched because no one really lives out there.
How Antarctica Would Look If All The Ice Melted
No Hurricane Has Ever Crossed The Equator
Bro Why Not Use The Metric System?
this is simplified. Here's a picture that is actually more accurate. Because UK still uses imperial system FT_gltGWAA...5c670d.jpg
Europe Used To Look Like This!
Huge Landslide Causes Whole Village To Disappear In Switzerland
Madagascar Is Way Bigger Than I Thought
Chances Of Being Born In Each Continent
Cross Sea Is A Very Beautiful And Rare Phenomenon That Happens When There Are 2 Wave Systems In The Sea Moving At Oblique Angles
It might be beautiful from above, but if you get caught in these waves, your vessel can easily turn upside down or lose its way.
A Map Of Nations When Asked The Question "Which Country Is The Largest Threat To World Peace?" - In 2013
The Roman Empire Administrative Divisions In 395 Ad
I Feel As If Someone Just Got Bored Of Naming Things Here
Estonia Is The Northernmost Country In The World With No Part Of It Being In The Arctic
All Cities In The World
The Actual Map Of Ship Traffic
In addition to making up over 97% of the Earth’s water, oceans also cover 71% of the planet’s surface. The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest of the five major oceans, makes up 31% of the surface and averages about 13,000 feet in depth. Second in size is the Atlantic Ocean, which covers 20% of the planet’s surface. Surprisingly, only 5% of the world's oceans have been explored, with the other 95% remaining a complete mystery.
Countries With State Religion
Asia (And Surrounding Areas) In 1444
Every Territory England, Great Britain, And The UK Ever Controlled
Mean Age Of Women At Birth Of First Child
The Center for Disease Control in the US put out a statistical report which included the following: Women's Mean age at first birth increased over time and rose 0.9 year from 26.6 in 2016 to 27.5 in 2023.
Never Knew These Big American Cities Were So Close Together
i think its called megalopolis, if my memory of geography classes in france is correct ..... I checked, naming the area "megalopolis" started in 1961. Apparently nowadays americans use the fabricated name BosWash
North Korea Is Strange
U.S. Counties With A Life Expectancy Above 80 Years
I guess all that Southern Fried Food and all those g*ns isn’t the secret to immortality.. looking at you South.. lol.
Who Owns More Wealth, The Bottom 80% Or The Top 0.001%?
American Fast Food Chains In Europe
Nato As Of 2024
I probably ought to go for a walk, I saw the city lights as explosions...
