Nature 2024, November
The territory of North-Eastern Siberia is huge. It includes everything that is located to the east of the great Lena River, together with the basins of the Indigirka, Yana, Alazeya and Kolyma, which carry their waters to the Arctic Ocean. Its total area is equal to half the territory of all of Europe, but there are more mountains here. The ridges, connecting and intertwining into knots, stretch for several thousand kilometers. Among this mountainous area is one of the largest mountain systems in Russia - the Chersky Range
Some scientists are still arguing where the Greenland Sea is. Traditionally, this marginal sea is considered to belong to the Arctic Ocean. Nevertheless, some geographers tend to consider it part of the Atlantic. This happens because the water area of the Arctic Ocean is rather arbitrary, and this is where such disagreements come from
Only those plants that are able to withstand the harshness of its natural and climatic conditions dominate in the tundra. Tundra landscapes are swampy, peaty and rocky. Bushes do not invade here. Their distribution area does not go beyond the border of taiga areas. The northern expanses are covered with dwarf tundra plants creeping along the ground: polar willow, blueberries, lingonberries and other elfins
Of all the tips on how to survive the heat of the core, the most valuable concerns minimizing the presence of heart patients on the street on especially hot days. If the house has air conditioning, then let it work slowly. In any case, more rest and as few exits as possible
On the Turkish Mediterranean coast there are majestic mountains, in the calcareous deposits of which glacial and karst landforms were formed: moraines, kars, troughs. All this was formed during the ancient glaciation. More modern glaciers are located only on the peaks of the Eastern Taurus (Djilo-Sat mountains)
The animal world is, of course, very huge and diverse. It beckons with its unknown and beauty. Very interesting domestic and wild animals for children. Kids, of course, need to be told about the life of animals, their habits and characteristics, about how they live in the wild. An important and very relevant issue is the proper maintenance of animals at home, as well as their role in our lives
For the he alth and long life of a pet, it is important to know in advance all the details of the care and maintenance of the animal that is planned to be brought into the family. What does a Mediterranean tortoise look like? What to feed and how to properly water a reptile? What conditions would be required to keep such an exotic friend as the Mediterranean tortoise?
Unfortunately, today, not everyone remembers that living trees are an integral part of our ecosystem. As soon as they disappear, the world familiar to us will collapse, leaving behind only handfuls of ashes
The modest beauty of the field chamomile is found in glades, in the forest and in summer cottages. People have long valued this flower for its healing properties. Chamomile is a part of medicinal infusions and teas, as well as cosmetics
The ozone layer is the thinnest and at the same time the lightest layer in the atmosphere, which is approximately 50 kilometers above our planet. In this article, we will take a closer look at the problem of the formation of ozone holes, and also delve into the scientific component of this issue
One of the most dangerous and poisonous fish of the Black Sea is the sea dragon. Snake fish, scorpion - these are the nicknames of this unpredictable predator
The Chelyabinsk region is located in the Southern Urals, on the border of two parts of the world - Asia and Europe, in the very center of the vast continent of Eurasia. Naturally, the climate here is continental, with long cold winters (the average January temperature is 17-18 degrees) and moderately warm summers (the average July temperature is 16-19 degrees). The climate is also influenced by the Ural Mountains, and the presence of a large number of lakes and rivers
“Mezen, a beautiful river, a mighty river. You are close and dear to the heart of a northerner,” is the refrain of the song praising the longest water artery of the European north of Russia. Numerous tributaries of the Mezen River carry their waters to the Arctic Ocean. A rich wonderful river flows through a hilly and sparsely populated area. Getting to these beauties is quite difficult, but the charm of the Russian north will more than compensate for the efforts spent on the road
Common catfish (European, river) - a large freshwater fish that does not have scales. This predator, living in rivers and lakes, is the largest freshwater fish, second in size only to the beluga. True, she is an anadromous fish that enters rivers for spawning
In our article we will talk about the family of cod fish. All its members have tasty and he althy meat recommended for dietary nutrition. Atlantic cod has the best characteristics. But other representatives of this family, for example, haddock, hake, blue whiting, pollock, pollock, are popular and favorite types of fish on our table
The herring family includes about a hundred species of fish that live from the shores of the Arctic to the Antarctic. Most of them are very popular in cooking and are caught all over the globe. Let's find out which fish belong to the herring family. How are they characterized and how are they different from other species?
The main feature that makes it possible to determine that the “elephant tusk” actually belonged to a mammoth is a “mesh” pattern that opens when sawing crosswise
On our planet, natural phenomena are not uncommon, which fascinate, make you admire them for hours, travel great distances to see them with your own eyes. This fully applies to such a natural phenomenon as the northern lights. Thousands of tourists from different parts of our planet come to Norway every year to enjoy this amazing spectacle
Under natural conditions, orchids propagate by seeds and lateral layering. At home, dormant buds are awakened to obtain shoots on orchids. At the same time, it is important to be patient, because it will take more than one month for the growth and development of the baby
We are surrounded by hundreds of species of plants, full of bright and fragrant flowers. We are so used to them that we do not even think that their life is the result of an amazing interaction with the external environment - insects, wind, water and birds
When the earth warms up a little, the first spring flowers will appear everywhere in the forest and in the grove - fragile, small, but very friendly and bright. Their stems against a faded background of any snowy litter and leafy rags only partially brighten up the untidy look, and it’s not easy to see the first-born flora because of the overwintered greenery: you need a close, observant look
This mineral can have a variety of colors - from yellow and pink to blue, purple and even black. Sometimes, though very rarely, even colorless specimens are found. This is fluorite - a stone that has a hundred faces and as many uses
Double-leaved teapot is most common in mixed and coniferous forests of the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is distinguished by fragrant white flowers, which form racemose apical inflorescences. Its fruits are red berries
The article contains information about the cornflower. About where it grows, about the origin of its name - both Russian and Latin. About how and where it is used, what are the indications when using cornflower as a medicinal plant
Most ichthyologists believe that the terrible white sharks, called "megalodon", have long since become extinct. However, there are theories and facts that suggest that the submarine shark (as this subspecies of white sharks was called) still lives somewhere out there, in the abyss of the ocean depths, inaccessible to humans. Let's try to understand this issue, based on the records of scientists, their findings and theories
Where does chocolate begin? Even a child knows the answer to this question. Chocolate starts with cocoa. This product has the same name as the tree it grows on. Cocoa fruits are widely used in the production of sweets, and a delicious drink is also prepared from it
The Uda River, which flows through the territory of Buryatia, is one of the largest tributaries of the Selenga. Length - 467 km, the area of the river basin is 34,800 square meters. km
Barguzinsky Nature Reserve is the oldest protected area in Russia. The reserve was opened with a specific goal - to support and significantly increase the number of sable, which at that time (1917) only about 30 individuals remained in Transbaikalia. Over the years of work, the staff of the reserve managed not only to preserve the sable family, but also to increase the number of animals to one individual per 1 square meter
Each useful insect is a gardener's little helper. Even children know about many of them (for example, bees). And some useful insects are undeservedly offended, mistaking them for pests. Let's try to fill these gaps by examining in detail this inconspicuous, but numerous people inhabiting vegetable gardens and orchards
The Tasman Sea attracts both numerous tourists and those involved in commercial activities. All thanks to the rich world of flora and fauna. In the article we will consider the features of the reservoir
Where is the Fraser River? What cities are located on its banks? What is interesting and remarkable about this river? Find out the answers to all these questions from our article
Why is the status of "rare animals" in our modern world receiving an increasing number of representatives of the fauna? Where can they be found and how to stop the process of extinction of rare animals? In this article you can find answers to these and other questions
From Ladoga to the Gulf of Finland of the B altic Sea flows the famous river Neva. With a length of just over 70 km, it nevertheless has a rich history and is of the utmost importance for the country, along with other, wider and longer rivers
This beautiful plant is undoubtedly an adornment of our planet. The chestnut tree belongs to the beech family. Scientists suggest that it existed in the Tertiary period. In the past, its distribution area was much larger than today: it grew in Asia Minor, on Sakhalin and the Caucasus, in Greenland and North America, on the shores of the Mediterranean. The homeland of the chestnut is considered to be Asia Minor and the Caucasus
Honshu Island is one of the largest islands in the Japanese archipelago. The island is notable for the fact that it has 20 active volcanoes, and one of them is Mount Fuji, which is the symbol of Japan
The Terek River is without a doubt the largest in the Caucasus. Many important historical events, as well as ancient legends, are associated with this place. It is here that people often come to not only enjoy the beauty of the fast river, but also visit famous places, see local sights
In nature, there are amazing climbers - mountain goats. The dexterity of their movement through the rocky mountains is legendary. Very cautious and shy animals. Because of the delicious meat, luxurious horns and high-quality skins, they were mercilessly destroyed. Some species have already disappeared from the vastness of our planet, some managed to be saved. In most countries where graceful and fearless goats live, hunting for them is prohibited
Formed from the confluence of mountain rivers flowing from the melting glaciers of the highest peak of the Caucasus - Mount Elbrus, the Kuban River makes its almost thousand-kilometer path to the Sea of Azov, changing its temper from a fast mountain stream to a full-flowing flat river
Due to the fact that the Gulf of Guinea is located in a bend of the coastline on both sides of the equator, the temperature in its waters does not fall below +25°C, and this, in turn, makes it a truly tropical reservoir
The West Siberian Plain is one of the greatest plains in the world. From north to south, it stretches for two and a half thousand kilometers, from west to east - a little less than two thousand. Its natural boundaries are: in the north - the seas of the Arctic Ocean, in the south - the Kazakh hills, in the west - the Urals and in the east - the Yenisei. The area of the plain is slightly less than three million square kilometers