Lake Vida is the coldest on Earth. Located on the Antarctic, this lake remains frozen all year with average temperatures of 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also saltier than normal seawater. Not much has been known about this lake up to a few years ago. Scientists managed to reanimate microbes found in the lake’s ice … Read more
There are 7 continents on the planet earth. The 7 continents of the world are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Africa is the world’s largest continent. According to the latest research, the human population first appeared in Africa and then traveled to other continents as many weren’t yet divided by shifting … Read more
The Arctic Ocean is the coldest ocean on Earth. It is mostly a polar climate ocean that remains cold throughout the year. During the summer when the temperature rises to around 0 degrees Celsius, the ocean tends to get most visiting ships. The temperature of the water at the surface is also very low in … Read more
The Indian Ocean is the hottest on Earth. It has the highest year-round temperature that allows it to remain warm almost every day of the year. Most of those measuring its temperature agree this ocean is warm at the surface, much like all other oceans that are cooler the deeper the measurement is taken. The … Read more
The Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest ocean in the world. Since it covers almost 20% of the Earth’s surface, it gathers the most salt from all other oceans. We know oceans are salty due to rain that washes minerals from dry land into the ocean. Since the Atlantic is so large, it’s normal for it … Read more
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean on the planet. With a total surface of 14 million square miles, it represents the most interesting ocean as its reduced size doesn’t mean it’s easy to explore. The Arctic Ocean largely remains unexplored as it is covered by ice most days of the year. How small is … Read more
The South China Sea is the most dangerous in the world. Natural disasters such as tsunamis are frequent here, killing over 1.000 people just a few years ago. But there’s another element combined with these extreme weather conditions that truly make it dangerous, the outdated ships traversing its waters. Where is the South China Sea? … Read more