Pitch Lake in Trinidad is the world's largest natural deposit of asphalt. It's a popular tourist destination and the asphalt ...

Lake Baikal stands as nature's most remarkable freshwater laboratory, offering scientists a unique window into climate ...

The high ridges and alpine meadows of northern Peru’s Andes range are among the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. The mountains also are rich in gold, copper, and other minerals that have made ...

Freshwater lakes are found all over the world, with over 307 million natural lakes globally. North America has the most ...

Lake Urmia, once the world's second-largest saltwater lake, has shrunk drastically, leaving salt-encrusted marshes and barren flats in its southern region. Its decline reflects deeper challenges ...