The Pink Lagoon is an incredible body of water that appears majestic in the state of Yucatan, in the Mexican territory; so much so that when you observe it, it seems to have been deliberately coloured, as if it were a landscape painting; sometimes with a barely visible pink colour, but at other times so intense that …
The Tormes River cannot supply the population with water during the summer, which is why the Santa Teresa dam was built in 1960. With a capacity of 496 million cubic metres (402,000 acres), it regulates and secures water supplies in summer and mitigates high flows in winter. It also has the Villagonzalo dam and the Almendra dam, …
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A galleon was a type of sailing ship used in the 16th century for both warfare and trade with other ports. In today’s article, we will learn all about this ship, its history, characteristics and more. What is a galleon? The galleon was a type of sailing ship that consisted of at least three or four masts, …
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The largest tributary of the Loire is the Allier, which joins the Loire at Le Bec d’Allier. It drains an area of about 45,000 square miles (117,000 square km). The picturesque valley is dotted with castles. The history The human history of the Loire Valley begins with the Middle Paleolithic period from 90-40 BC (a thousand years …
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Rivers are an important source of water for every region and culture, in every place they are valued for providing one of man’s most basic needs, the vital liquid called water, for drinking, cooking, washing, toileting and more. In this particular case, we will learn more about the Orange River and its importance. Where is the Orange …
Ships have always played an important role in the development of mankind, not only allowing the world to be explored, but also becoming the main element of maritime defence in the world. In the following we will talk about the frigate, an important ship not only in Europe but also in the world. What is a frigate? …
Lake Tequesquitengo is the main water reservoir in the state of Morelos, 111 kilometres from Mexico City; it is a deep tectonic trench formed between caverns that have dissolved its rocks. Discover all about this lake; its history, characteristics, sports (diving, wakeboarding, wake surfing, parachuting, bungee jumping), legends and much more, don’t miss it. History of Lake …
The Bidasoa River flows through the Spanish regions of Navarre and Guipuzcoa, and is a very popular water source in the country, as there are walks along its course where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Jaizkibel mountain. In this article we will learn a little more about this river, which you can read about below. …
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The Mendoza River is one of the most important rivers in Argentina, both for agriculture and recreation (see Sil River). Location and map of the Mendoza River The Mendoza River rises in Aconcagua, northeast of the province of Mendoza and south of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is formed by melting snow. Its source is …
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In the north-central Andes of Peru, a small stream called the Santa River flows into the Pacific Ocean. The course of the Santa River This short but mighty river has its source in the Conococha Lagoon, in the northwest of the country, in the Peruvian Andes (see Pastaza River), at about 4,050 metres above sea level and …