Super Bowl Humor
Saturday January 31, 2004
Included in my collection of Geography Humor is the not-to-be-missed Super Bowl geography joke!
Huge Earthquake Due in Seattle Area
Saturday January 24, 2004
By examining the sediment at the bottom of Lake Washington, scientists have recently discovered a long history of large earthquakes in the Seattle area. Apparently, there have regularly been ... Read More
Urban Heat Islands
Thursday January 22, 2004
The buildings, concrete, asphalt, and the human and industrial activity of urban areas have caused cities to maintain higher temperatures than their surrounding countryside. This increased heat is known as ... Read More
Controversy Over China's Plans to Build Dams
Tuesday January 20, 2004
With China's industrial growth comes their need for more electricity. To help solve this problem, China has begun plans to build 13 hydroelectric dams on the Nu River. ... Read More
Niue to Encourage Immigration
Sunday January 18, 2004
The tiny island quasi-state if Niue was hard-hit by Cyclone Heta in early January. The population of 1,700 may drop if residents are unable to recover from the storm. ... Read More
Hole-Punch Cloud in Mobile, Alabama
Sunday January 18, 2004
A rare hole appeared in the clouds over over Mobile, Alabama in December. It was believed to have been caused by falling ice crystals from a passing plane. ... Read More
2012 Olympic Hopefuls
Sunday January 18, 2004
The nine cities bidding for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games (Paris, London, Moscow, Madrid, New York, Istanbul, Leipzig, Rio de Janeiro and Havana) have begun to unveil details of their ... Read More
New Quiz
Sunday January 18, 2004
Take this week's new five-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge!
This Date in Geography History
Sunday January 18, 2004
On this date (January 18) in 1778, Captain James Cook first arrived at the Hawaiian Islands.
14 Earthquakes +7.0 in 2003
Saturday January 10, 2004
Take a look at this list of the 14 earthquakes above magnitude 7.0 in 2003. The highest was an 8.3!
Hoping to Live Free or Die in Vermont
Saturday January 10, 2004
The residents of Killington, Vermont want to secede from Vermont and join neighboring New Hampshire due to taxation without services. Read this article from USA Today.
Share a Tub in Philippines
Saturday January 10, 2004
Residents of the Philippines are being told to share their bath water with a partner due to extreme water shortages, especially in Manilla.
Will Poles Shift Soon?
Tuesday January 6, 2004
Is the earth getting ready for a magnetic reversal? This article discusses the current state of the world's magnetism. Scientists have noted anomalies and a 10% dip in ... Read More
New Geography Quiz
Monday January 5, 2004
Take this week's geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge!
Gary, Indiana Leads in Per Capita Homicides
Sunday January 4, 2004
Gary, Indiana is not "home sweet home," nor is it "just one place that can light my face." For the ninth straight year Gary leads the United States in ... Read More
2003 Had Fewest Air Crashes
Sunday January 4, 2004
According to a report by the Aviation Safety Network, 2003 was the safest year for commercial airliners in modern aviation history. Worldwide, only 25 commercial airliners crashed in fatal ... Read More