Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy through the earth’s crust, which creates seismic waves. The disruption caused by these waves creates the shaking that most people associate with earthquakes. The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates there are ~500,000 seismic events every year. Most of them are too… Read more“Map Monday, Earthquakes, Causes, Facts, & Predictions”
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Map Monday, How do we Define Europe and who are the Europeans?
Europe, what exactly is it, and who’s a European? The short answer, it’s a continent comprising the northwestern portion of the Eurasian landmass. Many of Europe’s generally accepted boundaries include large bodies of water. To the north and west, the Atlantic and Arctic oceans mark the edge of Europe. The… Read more“Map Monday, How do we Define Europe and who are the Europeans?”
Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending
The burden of military expenditures varies greatly from country to country. In absolute terms, military spending is concentrated in a small number of nations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US (39%) and China (13%) account for just over half of the $2.24 Trillion the world… Read more“Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending”