The world map is familiar sight on classroom walls and in atlases, but in terms of country and continent size, it’s way off – and all because of a 16th-century projection.

Alaska's shifting climate—from dinosaur-draped bayous to thawing permafrost, receding glaciers, and once-mythic sea ice—is a ...

These remote escapes deliver the ultimate wilderness adventures—from sleeping on glaciers to stargazing in the Gobi Desert.

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A tsunami originating from a landslide set off seismic waves that were detected across the world. The phenomenon, which ...

The hurricane season starts June 1, and forecasters predict storm activity will be “above average.” But what does that mean, especially for South Florida? How will this year compare to ...

Courtesy John Nelson, Esri Another commonly misplaced continent is Africa ... and almost as large as Canada. And Alaska, which is a giant on Mercator maps, is actually a little smaller than ...

Additionally, it's the western tip of the state's — and the continent's ... good idea to download maps before you set out. Always watch for wildlife: Moose, bears and other creatures frequently cross ...

President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. The federal government and military are already embracing the order, and Google Maps indicated it would ...

Alaska Airlines' merger with Hawaiian Airlines completed in September 2024 and aims to enhance connectivity and optimize operations with a near term initial negative impacts on earnings. Alaska's ...