Nature 2024, November
In the Far East of Russia, among its many rivers, stretching across the endless expanses rich in natural gifts, there is an amazingly clean and beautiful Tunguska River. It is the left tributary of the Amur. It is along it that the border between the Khabarovsk Territory and the Jewish Autonomous Region passes, respectively located on the left and right banks
For the diversity of landscapes and the pristine beauty of nature, Kuzbass is often called the "Pearl of Siberia". As far as this is justified, we will try to figure it out in our article. In it you will find detailed information about the geographical location, relief, climate, nature and animals of Kuzbass. In addition, we will tell you about the most interesting natural monuments and objects of this region
The upper reaches of this river are the most popular place for water tourism. In the summer, you can often see groups of people rafting through its waters in boats and rafts. And the extremely picturesque shores are a favorite place for beach lovers. This river has a beautiful name Agidel, which translates as "White River"
There are many beautiful places in Kazakhstan, but having once visited Sibin, it is impossible to forget the amazing beauty of nature. Sibinsk lakes with crystal clear water are surrounded by rocks, like pearls in a bizarre granite setting
Want to have a pet, but feel sorry for the furniture, carpets and your nerves? We present to your attention the Achatina snail. This wonderful creature comes from Africa. It is absolutely unpretentious, does not bark, does not bite, does not spoil things and has almost no smell
He alth is the most important value in human life. Thanks to places like Mount Yangantau, it can be improved and saturate the body with useful substances
This is one of the largest waterfalls in Bashkiria. It is called differently - Tuyalas, Khudalaz, Ibragimovsky, but still the most common and familiar name for the indigenous population is Gadelsha. It comes from the village of the same name, located nearby
Soil-forming rocks are the material without which life could not exist. But soil can also be formed from the original rocks only if there is life. To understand this continuous life cycle, you need to delve a little into the interesting question of soil formation
Have you ever heard of fabulous Lapland? Of course! However, not everyone knows about the existence of the Lapland Reserve. What is he famous for? How is it arranged? In this article we will try to answer these and many other questions related to this amazing place
Each of us, studying geography, learned a lot about the most famous rivers in the world. Looking at the photos of some of them, you just want to go on a trip to enjoy the sound of fast waters. We offer you a list of the most beautiful rivers in the world, which you need to see at least once in your life
Suntar Khayata is an unexplored ridge on the border of Khabarovsk Territory and Yakutia. The history of its discovery, local legends and natural attractions
South America has the highest amount of precipitation compared to the rest of the Earth's continents. This created good conditions for the emergence of an abundant system of lakes and rivers. They play a serious role in various aspects of the life of mankind and the Earth, among them there is also a tourism component. By the way, some rivers and lakes in South America contain virtually no water
Volga is the great Russian river. It became the central water artery of Russia after the construction of hydroelectric stations and reservoirs on it. The adjustable water level made it possible to navigate throughout. The ecological protection of the floodplain of the river on which the biosphere reserves are located requires attention
Cirrus clouds can be observed during good weather. Some of their species notify us that a warm sunny day will soon deteriorate pretty much
Blossoming bird cherry is a special sight. The trees are just opening their leaves, and here, like white explosions, the fragrant buds of beautiful flowers, hanging in the midst of whirling swarms of bees, catch the eye. Wearing elegant attire, this tree symbolizes the transition to the hot summer season
South America is the continent of nature's greatest wonders. Here are such unique geographical features as the world's most full-flowing Amazon River and the lowland of the same name, which occupies the largest area, the longest mountain range on land - the Andes, the highest Angel Falls
Indians call sequoias "fathers of forests". This makes sense, since the described trees not only reach a height of 100-120 m, but also live surprisingly long
On November 19, 2014, a terrible sinkhole occurred in Solikamsk. On the territory of the slowly dying garden cooperative "Key" a well with sheer walls was formed, reaching a size of 30 by 40 m. Only by a miracle there were no victims, in late autumn the garden houses were empty. What is the cause of such formidable phenomena as sinkholes and the formation of giant craters?
Volcanoes - fire-breathing mountains, a place where you can look into the bowels of the Earth. Among them are active and extinct. If active volcanoes are active from time to time, then there is no information about the eruptions of extinct volcanoes in the memory of mankind. And only the structure and rocks that make them up allow us to judge their turbulent past
White or polar bear is a powerful and beautiful animal. However, the indigenous inhabitant of the North was under the threat of extinction. In 2008, the polar bear was recognized as an endangered species and listed in the Red Book. What is the reason for the decrease in the number of polar bears - nomads in the Arctic?
The six continents of the Earth are absolutely different from each other. According to the climate, one can single out the hottest continent - Africa, the coldest - Antarctica. The wettest continent is South America. Australia is the driest continent on earth
The word "rain" is very firmly established in our vocabulary. Saying it, people rarely think about how many interesting facts are hidden in it. Moreover, some do not even know how exactly the raindrops so familiar to us appear
Have you ever wondered where is the coldest place on earth? To be honest, I did too until a certain time. And recently, having started complaining to a friend about, as it seemed to me, a cold at -8 ° C, I suddenly realized that the person listening to me so sympathetically on the other end of the telephone wire actually lives in Urengoy, which means that they and calendar summer temperatures are lower
Plum - is it a berry or a fruit? The second concept is more extensive and includes the first, that is, berries are a type of fruit (fruit). A representative of botanical science, seeing the juicy fruits of plums and grapes, will note that this is a drupe and a berry. A nutritionist, a salesman, an ordinary person will say that both are fruits. All of them will be right
The article will briefly describe the Kenyan National Park "Lake Nakuru": its location, history, main attractions. This is a unique area that is home to many rare and endangered species that need protection
The largest nature reserve in the world has appeared in Africa. It is called Kavango Zambezi. The complex is located on the borders of five states: Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The total area of the reserve exceeds 44 million hectares. The protected area united 36 nature reserves and the lands surrounding them. Almost half of all elephants in Africa live in Kawang Zambezi, more than 600 species of various plants and about 300 species of birds
The second longest river in the world - the Nile - originates in Uganda and Ethiopia, carries its waters from south to north through the sands of the Sahara, forms a vast delta when it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The mysterious appearance of a watercourse among the mountains and lakes of Africa, its high water content have been the subjects of scientific disputes for a long time. Where is the source of the Nile River? Scientists have been arguing on this topic for 2500 years, since the time of Herodotus and Ptolemy
Where is the ozone layer? What can be done to save it? The proposed article is devoted to the discussion of these problems of the geography and ecology of the Earth
Why is it important to study natural complexes of different scales? Knowledge about PC components, their interrelationships allow us not to damage the environment, improve it and preserve it for future generations
Savannah is a natural area dominated by herbaceous vegetation on red lateritic soils. This zonal natural complex (PC) is distributed between humid forests and semi-deserts. More than 40% of the area of Africa is occupied by vast expanses of savannah. Soils of a reddish color are formed under tall grass vegetation with a predominance of cereals, rare specimens of trees and thickets of shrubs
Is there a river on the world map that crosses the equator twice? On what continent is this waterway located? In the proposed article you can find answers to fascinating geographical riddles
The organic world of the Arctic Ocean was formed in the most difficult conditions of the Arctic. In many ways, the ecosystem of polar latitudes differs from temperate and tropical regions. In particular, animals and plants adapt to low temperatures, lack of light and food
The organic world of the Atlantic Ocean occupies a special place in its ecosystem. At the same time, it is the most important component of the natural complex and an object of economic interests of the population of coastal countries
Indian summer is the time that falls on the autumn period, and it usually comes after the first significant cooling
A special caste of aquarists are those who have become the owner of the red glade of Red Crystals. These are not gems, but amazing crustaceans from the shrimp category. These amazing creatures called Crystal red, scurrying around in the aquarium, not only fascinate, but also become a source of pride. What are the features of the content of shrimp - this is discussed in this article
Acacia yellow is often used for decoration. It is planted in parks or squares, and is also used as a hedge
Park "Bitsevsky Forest" is a rather large green spot on the map of the capital, a favorite place for recreation of many Muscovites. The nature of this territory is very diverse: there are tender birch trees, and wise ancient oaks, and fragrant pine forests with cool springs
Ireland is an island state. As legend has it, the cloverleaf was used by Saint Patrick in explaining the Christian concept to the ancient Celts. Since then, St. Patrick has been considered the patron saint of Ireland, and the shamrock is the national symbol of the country
Mushroom mukor belongs to the genus of lower mold fungi, class Zygomycetes. This is an aerobic fungus, that is, it needs oxygen to live and reproduce. Its mycelium is not divided into cells, but has many nuclei. This class includes more than sixty species. All varieties of fungi of this species live in the upper layers of the soil, food, horse manure, and organic residues. The fungus mucor is a parasite
Types of turtles are diverse and numerous, there are more than three hundred of them on Earth, they are grouped into 14 families and three suborders. Reptiles can be divided into land and water. The latter can be freshwater and marine. These are the oldest animals on Earth that lived before the appearance of people. Usually in the wild they live in the tropics and temperate climates. Many people love to keep turtles at home