How far has humanity spread, and where haven't we gone? This graphic maps the extent of humanity’s impact on the world from 1993 to 2009.
What are the highest mountains in different parts of the world? This visual maps the three tallest mountains by elevation in each continent.
Where do the world's major earthquakes happen? This map highlights the epicenters of earthquakes on record between 1956 and 2022.
This graphic provides a brief introduction to volcanoes, explaining their different types of shapes and sizes, and how they erupt.
This graphic provides an explanation of plate tectonics and highlights the seven major tectonic plates that make up Earth’s outer crust.
Wind is a great renewable energy source, but the spread of potential power is uneven. This graphic maps the average wind speed of the continental U.S.
This iconic infographic map is an early and ambitious attempt to compare the world's tallest mountains and longest rivers.
Earth’s atmosphere is thousands of miles long, but only a fraction can sustain life. Here's a look at how small Earth's habitable zone is.
Where are the world’s highest cities? This graphic ranks the world’s major urban centers by altitude above sea level.
Mountains have inspired humans for centuries. But while Everest and Kilimanjaro might ring a bell, do you know the true meanings behind their names?