Setting the scene. It is a chilly December morning. The temperature is hovering in the low/mid 20s. There is frost throughout a park. At the center of that park is a large pond. The temperatures are below freezing, but the water continues to maintain its fluidity because of its source: A karst spring. From that…
A Cup Of Cafecito With That Geography
Coffee and geography are linked very closely. In terms of where it grows, why it grows where it does, physical geography is a major factor for coffee. When it comes to growing geography, physical geography must be considered. When it comes to the consumption of coffee, and the culture of coffee, this is where human…
Alaska, America’s Land Of Fire And Ice.
The country of Iceland is known as the Land of Fire And Ice. The reasons for this are related to its geographic and geological attributes. Iceland has alot of volcanoes for a country of its size. There are also several glaciers. The United States of America has its own land of fire and ice. The…
U.S. Space And Rocket Center Threatened By Covid-19 Pandemic
The U. S. Space and Rocket Center is a major draw for tourism in Huntsville, Alabama. It is a major part of the city’s landscape. The replica of the Saturn V rocket can be seen coming into Huntsville from the southern direction. Huntsville is called “Rocket City”. The space industry has been an important part…
Covid-19 Effect On Tourism – Tourism Geography
The Covid-19 pandemic has had its effect on so many things throughout the world. So far, there are at least 661,000 confirmed deaths from Covid-19, between January 2020 and July 2020. According to the World Health Organization, influenza kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people annually. Covid-19 has proven to be more deadly in 6 months…
Where France Borders The Netherlands And Brazil.
Ask someone which countries border France. Chances are, if you run into someone with at least passable knowledge of geography, this is what the answer will be: Belgium, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Andorra, Switzerland, and Italy. Many would not think of France bordering The Netherlands or Brazil. At least not Metropolitan France. Believe it or not,…
Montana’s Wide Open Geography
Montana is a state known for its wide open spaces, its striking mountain landscapes. Montana is one of the largest states in the United States of America. It’s the largest landlocked state in the USA. Montana’s large size encompasses vast and varied geographies. With a population of barely 1 million, it has a low population…
Geography And Hockey: Legend Of The Seattle Kraken.
Starting in 2021, the city of Seattle, WA, USA will host a National Hockey League team, the Seattle Kraken. This will be the first time Seattle has had an NHL team in over a century. There are many who will look at the name as something epic. Something legendary. Normally, the portrayal of a kraken…
Geography And Baseball: The Buffalo Blue Jays?
The 2020 Major League Baseball season has begun with a markedly shortened schedule, trying to adjust to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are more adjustments that must be made as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. As social distancing is a requirement, there will be no fans at MLB games. This is a major look at…
Hurricane Hanna And Covid-19
It is hurricane season for the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Seaboard region of the USA. Locales such as Houston, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas are no exception to this rule. This was proven to be so when Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area in August 2017. Hurricane Hanna has made landfall on South Padre Island,…
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