In winter and during storms, when wind and wave action are more powerful and frequent, erosion often reduces the size of beaches. In summer and during calm weather, gentle waves deposit sand, creating wider beaches. All sandy landforms along a coast—spits, bars, barrier islands, tombolos—...
I believe this phrase encapsulates the bridge between art, science and culture as well as the importance of astronomy to the Rapa Nui people," Dury said in the post. Easter Island is home to more than 900 giant Moai, with more still being discovered. The statues average about twice the ...
Eventually, steep limestone landforms called karst towers may remain standing hundreds of feet above the surrounding landscape. With nearly vertical walls, the towers are often bare of vegetation. The world's most impressive karst towers are perhaps those found in the Guangxi (pronounced GWAN-shee)...