Geography Collection (page 6)

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

USA, Wyoming, Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park (Large format sizes available)

Urkiola Natural Park. Cross. Biscay province. Basque Country. Spain
Urkiola Natural Park. Cross. Biscay province, Basque country, Spain

France, Brittany, Aerial view of Saint Malo
Aerial view of Saint Malo - Brittany, France

Map of Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Cartography, 18th century. Map of Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Netherlands, Holland, Aerial view of the Polders near Amsterdam
Aerial view of the Polders near Amsterdam - Holland, Netherlands

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East. North is at top. Satellite image of the Middle East, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries. The Middle East is a Eurocentric term used to describe a region that roughly

JAPAN. HONSHU. HIROSHIMA. Hiroshima. Atomic Bomb

A Texans eye view of the USA, with a certain state having slightly more georgraphical significance than the physical reality....!! Date: circa 1930s

WORLD MAP, 1641. Engraved map of the world by Henricus Hondius, 1641

Rainbow over sand dunes. This arching spectrum of colours is seen when sunlight from behind the observer is reflected and refracted by rain in front

Arctic landscape, Canada
Arctic landscape, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada. The midnight sun is seen in the sky. In recent years, the effects of global warming have caused sea ice to melt earlier in the season

Eroded sea arch
Sea arch and a calm sea. This is Durdle Door, near Lulworth Cove in Dorset, UK. A sea arch forms when wave action erodes part of a headland quicker than the rest

Northern Corries at dawn. View looking west just before sunrise across Coire an t-Sneachda (hollow area) to Coire Lochain. The ridge separating the two hollows is is the Fiacaill Ridge

Eastern Himalayas, satellite image. North is at top. Snow is white, vegetation is red, barren areas are light blue and water is dark blue

Artwork showing Chicxulub impact crater, Yucatan
Chicxulub crater. Artwork of the Chicxulub impact crater on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, soon after its creation. This impact may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Desert alluvial fan, satellite image. North is at top. Desert areas can sometimes go for years without rain, and then intense storms will cause flooding that fills old dry river beds

Aerial view of Rio Napo, eastern Equador

Europe, satellite image
Europe. Satellite image centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Native copper, macrophotograph
Native copper. Native copper is copper found naturally in a pure (chemically uncombined) state. Native copper deposits are now almost depleted

Denmark - Sweden border, satellite image
Denmark. Satellite image of the European country of Denmark (left) and the surrounding area. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green

Selenite crystals on a dried lake bed, White Sands National Monument, near Alamagordo, New Mexico, United States

Iceberg floating in the sea. Photographed off the western coast of Greenland, in the Ilulissat Icefjord. This fjord is the birthplace of thousands of icebergs

Martin Frobisher, English explorer
Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), English navigator and explorer. Frobisher became a cabin boy in 1544 and rose to the rank of captain by 1565

Toscanellis world map, 1474
Toscanellis world map. This map was drawn by the Italian mathematician and astronomer Paolo Toscanelli (1397-1482) in 1474

16th Century Plan of Rome
16th century plan of Rome. Details from the map of Latium et Sabina (Southern Lazio), in the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum.The Gallery of Maps holds maps which were commissioned between 1578

Ordnance Survey benchmark, UK
Ordnance Survey (OS) benchmark. OS benchmarks were installed by the Ordnance Survey department throughout the UK to record the height above mean sea level as determined by the Ordnance Datum Newlyn

Woodland river. This is the East Lyn river, which flows through Exmoor National Park. Photographed near Rockford, Somerset, UK

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

Stromboli double eruption. Two craters of the volcano Stromboli erupting at night, throwing out pyroclastic material in the form of lava (molten rock)

Glacier crevasse, Canada
Glacier crevasse. Crevasse in the surface of the Tellot glacier. Crevasses form in glaciers as the ice cracks when the glacier moves

Trigonometry Point
A Trigonometry Point at Buvita in the Belgium Congo, topped off with a broom!

Great Sandy Desert, satellite image. North is at upper left. Vegetation is green and purple, while more barren, rocky areas are various shades of white and brown

Great Salt Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Desert soil and mud is light brown, barren rocky areas are pink, and salt pans are blue

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Close-up of white water in the Dunns River Falls, Ocho Rico, Jamaica, Caribbean

Dawn over Bukit or Mt. Danum and the virgin dipterocarp rainforest canopy
Dawn over Bukit or Mt.Danum and the virgin dipterocarp rainforest canopy, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Asia

New York City, satellite image
New York City, USA, satellite image. North is attop. Urban areas are white, vegetation is greenand water is blue. The island of Manhattan is atupper centre on the east coast of the HudsonRiver

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Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge

The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peters Square in Rome, 1754. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis. Parthenon. Attica. Central Greece

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis at night. Attica. Central Greece

Chaging of the guard. Athens. Greece
Changing of the guar. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Athens. Attica. Greece

1706, De La Feuille Map of Europe, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1706, De La Feuille Map of Europe

1750, Homann Heirs Map of Poland, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1750, Homann Heirs Map of Poland

1890, Bacon Travelers Pocket Map of London, England, topography, cartography
1890, Bacon Travelers Pocket Map of London, England

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Geography: From Ancient Maps to Modern Wonders" The Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154 takes us back in time, showcasing the early understanding and its importance in navigation. Derwent Water, with Blencathra standing tall behind it, offers a breathtaking view of nature's wonders in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Jacopo de Barbari's Map of Venice in 1500 allows us to delve into the intricate layout of this enchanting city built on water. An antique map of Tasmania reveals how explorers once charted unknown territories and expanded our knowledge about distant lands. The V & A waterfront and Table Mountain create an awe-inspiring backdrop for Cape Town, South Africa – a testament to geography shaping stunning landscapes. Continental drift after 250 million years shows us that our planet is constantly evolving, reminding us of the dynamic forces at work beneath Earth's surface. Malham Cove stands as a geological marvel within Yorkshire Dales National Park, captivating visitors with its limestone formations carved by natural processes over millennia. Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000) provides a mesmerizing image capturing our beautiful planet from space – highlighting both its vastness and interconnectedness through geography. The British Empire world map from the 19th century reflects an era when geographical exploration played a significant role in expanding colonial influence across continents. James Craig's Map of New Town Edinburgh from 1768 showcases meticulous topography planning that shaped one of Scotland's most iconic cities even today. Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map gives insight into early European perceptions and interpretations regarding global geography during medieval times In summary, these diverse hints remind us that geography is not just about maps but also encompasses breathtaking landscapes, historical perspectives on human exploration and settlement, and the ever-changing nature of our planet.