An earthquake is an earth-shaking event. When the tectonic plates deep under the Earth’s crust shift or move against each other, shock waves travel up to the surface of the Earth. These shockwaves are what we experience as an earthquake. Some parts of the world are more earthquake-prone than others since they sit on what is commonly…… Read More »
Hoba is the largest known meteorite that left no crater on Earth. Earth’s atmosphere slowed the object to the point of terminal velocity. Hoba meteorite is also the most massive naturally occurring piece of iron known at the Earth’s surface. The post 14 Interesting Facts About Iron first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
Located in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, Scafell Pike Mountain is the highest mountain in England. It has an elevation of 978 meters (3,209 ft) above sea level and is part of the Southern Fells. Enjoy eight things you didn’t know about Scafell Pike Mountain. 1. There are four routes to the Scafell Pike Mountain…… Read More »
The majestic mountain, K2, lies in the northwestern part of the Karakoram range. Its actual location lies on the Pakistan – China border. It’s the second-highest mountain peak on earth after Mt. Everest. Being one of the few peaks that rises over 8,000 meters, it has many fascinating facts associated with its name. 1. Origins of…… Read More »
Located in northern Israel, Mount Carmel has great significance as an archeological and religious site and an important ecosystem. The name “Carmel” is derived from the Hebrew word that means “freshly planted.” The following are 12 crazy facts about Mount Carmel. 1. Location, Location, Location Mount Carmel is in northern Israel near the city of…… Read More »
