Earth Sciences

The Aral Sea, once one of the largest lakes on Earth, stands today as a stark reminder of the consequences of unplanned environmental exploitation. Situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea was the fourth-largest lake in the world and the second-largest in Asia, boasting an expansive surface area of approximately 68,000 square kilometers. In … Read more

Nestled in the frigid expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland is a country of breathtaking contrasts. Known as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” it is a place where glaciers and volcanoes coexist in a dramatic and dynamic landscape. What makes Iceland geologically unique is its position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent tectonic … Read more