Geographic Anomalies
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New Island Appears Off Svalbard Coast
A small island has appeared along the remote eastern coast of Svalbard, exposed as one of the Arctic archipelago’s largest glaciers continues to retreat. The island is located bes…
Buffalo Bayou's engineered meanders at Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park preserves a meandering stretch of Buffalo Bayou as it passes through central Houston and provides an urban river restoration and parkland within the city. The b…
Camelback Mountain (Echo Canyon Trailhead)
Camelback Mountain is a prominent 2,704-foot summit of Precambrian granite and schist rising abruptly within the Phoenix/Scottsdale urban area, notable for its camel-like profile.…
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum - urban tidal marsh remnant
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum preserves one of the largest remaining tracts of tidal freshwater marsh in the Delaware River estuary within city limits. Establ…
Las Vegas Springs (Springs Preserve) - a desert oasis
The Las Vegas Springs, the natural artesian springs that once supported the area, created an oasis in the Mojave Desert and were the reason the city was founded in the 19th centur…
South Mountain Park and Preserve - large municipal mountain preserve
South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipally operated parks in the United States, covering over 16,000 acres of desert mountain terrain within Phoenix city l…
Speedway as an incorporated enclave containing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The town of Speedway is an incorporated municipality that is entirely surrounded by the city of Indianapolis, making it an enclave within the larger city. The Indianapolis Motor S…
St. Johns River's northward flow at downtown Jacksonville
The St. Johns River flows northward through Jacksonville, a relative geographic anomaly because most major rivers in the United States flow toward the equator or other directions.…