Geopolitical puzzles and bizarre borders
Waterways, fire, and ice
Capitals of curiosity and construction
Islands of isolation and illusion
By which decade do scientists predict the glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro will completely melt?
schopenhauer Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sailing down the Congo stream — yeah, yeah! — fire and ice like a crazy dream — oh-oh!
schopenhauer Ethiopia's Danakil Depression is one of the hottest, lowest, and most volcanic places on Earth.
Lake Natron: Its red color comes from salt-loving microorganisms that thrive in its highly alkaline, hot water.
schopenhauer Tanzania's Lake Natron has highly alkaline waters that can preserve dead animals like statues.
Which bird species uses the toxic waters of Lake Natron as its primary breeding ground?
A slowly moving mass of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains. Africa's equatorial glaciers, such as those on Mount Kilimanjaro, are rapidly retreating and could vanish by 2040.
What geological process is actively occurring along the East African Rift Valley?
schopenhauer Spin the snowy wheel to discover Africa's most surprising geographic wonders and trivia.
Which African country is home to the colorful and extremely hot Danakil Depression?