Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.

It’s easy to discount the history and evolution of mountains on our jagged world, but they really hold an immense amount of information about history within them. From mountain ranges in space, to why Earth isn’t a waterworld, here are...

Today we’re going to take a closer look at these beautiful but dangerous landforms as we explore the different types of volcanoes and trace the patterns of volcanic activity around the world. From the explosive power of a stratovolcano...

How the heck do we map out a planet without oceans? NASA had to figure that out when we sent the Mariner 9 probe to Mars. There's some tricky, yet fascinating science behind all of it! In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks...

At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...

The first era of our current eon, the Paleozoic Era, is probably the most deceptively fascinating time in Earth's history. With near constant revolutions in life, punctuated by catastrophic extinctions, it is also one of the most chaotic.

About 136,000 years ago, on a coral atoll in the Indian Ocean, there lived a flightless bird. And when this atoll was swallowed up by the waves, that bird went extinct. ... Or did it? Did the flightless Aldabra rail evolve twice?

The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...

These are the top 10 countries threatened by the 6 meter sea level rise we are almost guaranteed to see in the not-too-distant future, according to the projected pace of global warming and ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica.

Hurricane Helene and Milton are painful reminders that our oceans are changing. Warmer ocean waters are acting on higher sea levels, causing catastrophic damage to our coastal communities. And what’s scarier is that the sea level rise...

What if time stopped? What would happen? What if we could stop time? Would it be like the movies? You might be shocked to learn the reality of what would happen if time stopped.

The speed of the ticks on a clock has...

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Pupil outcome: I can use contour lines on OS maps to describe the height and shape of the land. Key learning points: - Contours show the height of the land on a map. - Spot heights give the exact height of a place in metres. - Contours...

Discover three main types of maps – physical, political, and thematic – and learn how they uniquely represent our world's landscapes, boundaries, and various topics.

A video entitled “Topographic Maps” which identifies physical maps that show the heights of features found on land and in the ocean.

In this video, we explore a variety of fascinating and sometimes scary sea creatures. From sea snakes with potent venom to the bizarre-looking red lipped batfish, we learn about their unique adaptations and behaviors. We also discover...

This video provides a fascinating overview of the Himalayas, exploring their geological formation, cultural significance, and rich biodiversity. From the majestic mountains and glaciers to the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, this...

This video provides an overview of the fascinating world of pigeons, highlighting a few of the 370 species that exist worldwide. From the common pigeon found in cities around the world to the endangered black naped Pheasant Pigeon of...

Cultural and Scenic Marvels in Colombia:"We will cross the ocean to Colombia and take a cable car to reach the top of Cerro Monserrate, where we will find one of the largest monasteries and we will have the best view of the city of...

Exploring the Karakorum Mountains:Embark on a breathtaking journey through the majestic Karakorum mountain range in Asia. Traverse its winding roads, pass by ancient stone forts, and behold the serene beauty of Lake Karakul, a sight to...

This video highlights the impact of climate change on vulnerable Pacific nations like Kiribati and the melting permafrost in Siberia. It discusses the importance of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing...

A new study reveals that there is a winter-weather trend that OVERPOWERS CLIMATE CHANGE. To better understand this, we are taking it back to March of 1993 to look at The Storm of the Century, which brought record breaking cold...

If you take a look at global temperature graphs that span millions or billions of years, you can see that our planet’s temperature has made wild swings. In fact, the Earth used to be completely covered in snow and ice! So, what’s the big...

Sea level rise is a problem that is garnishing increasing attention among both scientists and the media. And as climate change continues to warm the earth, the current rate of 1.4 inches per decade is projected to increase, with NOAA...