Geography shapes human life in multiple ways, from the resources we have available all the way to our diverse cultures. How we study it has evolved significantly over the years, moving from basic drawings to more sophisticated high-resolution satellite maps and interactive GIS platforms. In this collection, you’ll find 50 photos of interesting geography from around the world. The images not only highlight breathtaking landscapes and oceans, but also a variety of maps and charts. They also give us a fascinating glimpse into how we interact with the world around us and how geography influences our daily lives.
#1 Canada Still Has 91% Of The Forest Cover That Existed At The Beginning Of The European Settlement
Report
55points
#2 I Went To An Unknown (For Me) Island 2 Hours From Home And Mapped It From Scratch With A Compass And A Rangefinder!
Report
41points
#8 The Scottish Highlands, The Appalachians, And The Atlas Are The Same Mountain Range, Once Connected As The Central Pangean Mountains
Report
31points
#10 LA Is A Wasted Opportunity
Imagine if Los Angeles was built like Barcelona. Dense 15 million people metropolis with great public transportation and walkability.
They wasted this perfect climate and perfect place for city by building a endless suburban sprawl.
They wasted this perfect climate and perfect place for city by building a endless suburban sprawl.
Report
27points
Maps play a crucial role in the study of geography. From cave wall drawings to inscribed clay tablets, a variety of maps have existed for decades. The oldest ones in the world date back to the 9th Century and were created in Babylon. By the 20th century, satellite imagery and aerial photography had transformed mapping into a sophisticated and precise science.
#13 While I Was On The Highway I Witnessed The Eruption Of Etna Live... It Was Exciting
Report
25points
#14 Devil's Tower, Wyoming. A Large Butte, It Reaches 5112 Feet Above Sea Level
Report
25points
#15 Namib Desert: Yesterday’s Underrated Desert
Fog is the primary source of water in the site, accounting for a unique environment in which endemic invertebrates, reptiles and mammals adapt to an ever-changing variety of microhabitats and ecological niches.
Report
24points
#17 The Parking Lot By My House Has Been Flooded Long Enough For Google Maps To Recognize It As The Natural Wonder That It Is
Report
23points
#18 A Modern Photo Compared With A Photo Taken Over A Century Earlier In The Same Place
Report
22points
![[Close-Up View] Of Antarctica From Space](https://img.boredpanda.com/unsafe/rs:fit:3840:0/q:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdGF0aWMuYm9yZWRwYW5kYS5jb20vYmxvZy93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNS8wNy82ODdkZmUyMjE3MGUxXzh3MTJmYmRoeDAxNjFfXzcwMC5qcGc.webp)
#20 Fun Fact About Patagonia That Most People Don't Know: 90% Of It Looks Like This
Report
21points