The Drakensberg (meaning “Dragon Mountains”) is the highest mountain range in South Africa. It forms the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, bordering the central plateau. It is famous for its dramatic basalt cliffs, deep valleys and the “Amphitheatre,” one ...
Discussion Forum Latest Questions
The Columbia Plateau (or Columbia River Basalt Group) was formed by massive fissure eruptions of basaltic lava. Between 6 and 17 million years ago, highly fluid lava flowed out of cracks in the earth and covered over 160,000 square kilometers. ...
Mount Stromboli, located on an island off the coast of Sicily, is nicknamed the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.” It has been in a state of nearly continuous, mild eruption for over 2,000 years. The glowing lava and frequent bursts of ...
The Potwar Plateau is located in northern Pakistan, bounded by the Indus and Jhelum rivers. It is a rugged, weather-worn highland that sits at the foot of the Himalayas. Geographically, it is famous for its “Salt Range” and is home ...
An Outwash Plain (or sandur) is a flat area formed by the deposition of sediments—such as sand and gravel—carried by meltwater streams flowing away from the front of a retreating glacier. These plains are characterized by “stratified drift,” meaning the ...