Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Is guerrilla gardening the way to a greener planet?
Discover what exactly guerrilla gardening is, and why the act is taking local residents across the world by storm.
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.
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?
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’
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How maps tell the story of war in Ukraine
The way maps are created can have a significant impact on the way we view conflict, as shown by the war in Ukraine
China’s controversial security deal with the Solomon Islands
Journalist and broadcaster, Tim Marshall, shares his thoughts on the Solomon Islands’ shift towards a security deal with China
Old and new in El Alto, Bolivia’s highest city
Shafik Meghji visits El Alto, Bolivia’s youngest and highest city, a place where the past and the future collide.
Roseberry Topping: the Yorkshire Matterhorn
Rory Walsh follows in the footsteps of a famous explorer for views over the North York Moors and an adventure-inspiring climb
The lost continent of Balkanatolia
An ancient lost continent, dubbed Balkanatolia, could explain the movement of mammals millions of years ago
Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Is guerrilla gardening the way to a greener planet?
Discover what exactly guerrilla gardening is, and why the act is taking local residents across the world by storm.
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.
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?
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’
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