Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Phenomena
Phenomena: frozen methane bubbles
The fascinating methane bubbles underneath lakes across the world hide a darker secret that can harm our planet.
Phenomena: St Elmo’s fire explained
Learn about the captivating phenomenon of St Elmo's fire: a crackling display of atmospheric electricity that occurs during thunderstorms.
What are leticular clouds and how they are formed
High altitude clouds which have often been mistaken for UFOs
Geo Explainer: How common are tornadoes in the UK?
Tornadoes are a surprisingly common occurrence in the UK, and are most likely to form in three 'tornado hotspots'
Phenomena: What desire paths reveal about human nature
The shared shortcuts that defy the planners Navigating beyond the organised pavements and parks of our urban spaces, desire paths…
Phenomena: The Eye of the Sahara
A geological marvel in the middle of the Sahara desert caused by erosion you can see from space
What are waterspouts, and how they are formed
Geographical Phenomena - the remarkable explained. Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water or move from land to water
The green flash at sunset – myth or fact?
Phenomena: the remarkable explained. What is the green flash and where and when can you see it
What is an Ice halo or the 22° halo
Geographical Phenomena #1: Optical atmospheric phenomena such as ice halos, sun dogs and ice pillars caused by ice crystals
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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