Ecoregion – an Ecologically and Geographically defined Area An ecoregion, also known as an ecological region, is a geographical area defined by a specific combination of climate, soil, vegetation, and other ecological factors.…
Cosmopolitan Distribution – in Biogeography A species or collection of organisms with cosmopolitan distribution is spread across a large range of geographic locales, frequently spanning multiple continents or regions. It…
Biogeographic Realm A biogeographic realm is the broadest biogeographic division of the Earth’s land area based on terrestrial creature distribution patterns. It is a huge geographical area…
Urban Geography – a branch of geography Urban geography is a branch of geography that focuses on cities and urban dynamics. It investigates the geographical, social, economic, and environmental elements of urban…
The Most Biodiverse Regions on Earth are Those With Tropical Temperatures, But Not Just Because of How Hot and Humid They Are On Earth, life can be found in every imaginable setting, from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated island stretches, from sunlight surfaces to…
Forest Pathology Forest pathology is the study of both biotic and abiotic diseases that affect the health of a forest ecosystem, most notably fungal pathogens and their…
About Blue Hole (Marine Cavern or Sinkhole) A blue hole is a natural geological formation similar to a sinkhole, but it is typically found underwater in the ocean or a body of…
The Epic Tales of the Flinders Ranges’ Buried Rocks Include How Algae Took Over the Planet and Other Fascinating Tales “Buried rocks” generally refers to rocks or geological formations that are beneath the Earth’s surface, hidden beneath layers of soil, sediment, or other materials. These…
Volcanism 56 Million Years Ago Released more Methane than Previously Believed, According to a New Study The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean in the world, covering approximately 41 million square miles (106 million square kilometers) and separating the continents of…
Maritime Boundary A maritime boundary is a theoretical partition of the Earth’s ocean surface areas based on physiographic or geopolitical parameters. It is a dividing line in…
Trees in Hurricane-Prone Areas Have a Strong Ability to Survive Despite Serious Damage Researchers from Harvard and Clemson universities gazed out the window as their low-flying aircraft approached the airport on the island of Dominica and noticed kilometers…
According to a Study, Plate Tectonics is Not Necessary for the Genesis of Life By studying the plate tectonics that existed billions of years ago using microscopic mineral crystals known as zircons, scientists have traveled back in time to…