Category: Geohistory
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Geo: The US Continental Divide
The Continental Divide, often referred to as the Great Divide, is a prominent hydrological feature that stretches across the United States, predominantly following the crest of the Rocky Mountains. This mountainous ridge forms a crucial watershed boundary, delineating the flow of water across the continent. To the west of the divide, rivers like the Colorado…
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Facts about: Doggerland
Doggerland, a now-submerged prehistoric landmass in the North Sea, experienced dramatic environmental and geological changes over thousands of years. These transformations, coupled with human activity and natural disasters, shaped the history of this once-thriving region. Through radiocarbon dating, sedimentary DNA (sedaDNA) analysis, and other modern methods, researchers have reconstructed the timeline of its development, habitation,…