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Skagsanden beach is a stunning destination located in the Lofoten archipelago in Norway. This beautiful white sandy beach stretches for 800 meters and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and crystal-clear waters. From a geological standpoint, Skagsanden beach is a fascinating site. It is believed that the beach was formed by the erosive power of the sea, which shaped and sculpte ...[Read More]

Tides are very long-period waves characterized by the rise and fall of sea levels. This phenomenon occurs in response to forces exerted jointly by the moon and sun, generated in the ocean, and propagating toward the coast. Tides can be divided into two main types: low tide and high tide. High tide occurs when sea water rises above the mean level while low tide occurs when sea water falls below the ...[Read More]

A double rainbow beams into the Ngorongoro Crater after rainfall as a couple of African buffalos graze within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest intact caldera in the world, it extends 20 kilometres in diameter and is home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo) – a true pot of gold.   Photo and caption by Jack Park, shared on imaggeo.egu.eu.   ...[Read More]

No glaciers remained in the High Tatras since the last glaciation, but beautiful glacially carved landscapes and a multitude of small glacial lakes. This one, Zamrznuté pleso (2045 a.s.l.) is at one of the beautiful hike trails in the eastern part of the Tatras, the path through Poľský hrebeň and to the summit Východná Vysoká (2429 a.s.l.).   Photo and caption by Petronela Ševčíková, shared o ...[Read More]