Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and the Swiss Alps have set grim records over the past four years, ...

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Explore the Columbia River: its map, rich history from Native Americans to pioneers, impressive length, and facts about its hydroelectric power and vital role in the Pacific Northwest.

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The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps. View on ...

Key maps from the Texas General Land Office are now collected in a book published by University of Texas Press ...

Following the Olympic cleanup, the public can now swim in the Seine near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, or East Paris.

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