Map found on Wikimedia The map above shows the development of a river meander into an oxbow lake. Flow is from the left. Deposition of material is on the banks of the inner curves, erosion on the outside. What is An Oxbow Lake & How Are They Formed? An oxbow lake is a U-shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from a river is cut off, creating a free-standing lake. This process occurs through erosion and deposition. Here’s how it typically happens: Meander Formation: Rivers often develop curves called meanders as they flow through relatively flat terrain. Erosion and Depositio ..read more

Map create by reddit user YutongHThe map above shows the darkest legal front side window tint percentage allowed in cars in the United States. Here is the data by state from TintWiz: State Front Side Windows Other Restrictions Alabama 32% none Alaska 70% no red, yellow or amber tinting allowed Arizona 33% red and amber not permitted. back window tinting requires the use of dual side mirrors Arkansas 25% none California 70% red, amber, and blue not allowed, dual side mirrors required for back tinted windows Colorado 27% red and amber not permitted, back window tinting requires ..read more

Map found on Reddit The map illustrates the number of elected or appointed female heads of government or state by country since 1946. It excludes monarchs and those appointed by them, as well as acting, interim, or honorary positions. The data is current as of April 2024 and sourced from the Council on Foreign Relations. Key color coding: Dark Purple (Five): Countries that have had five female leaders. Purple (Four): Countries that have had four female leaders. Light Purple (Three): Countries that have had three female leaders. Pink (Two): Countries that have had two female leaders. Yellow ..read more

This map provides an overview of Lebanon’s religious demographics, highlighting the distribution of various religious groups across different regions of the country. Here is a detailed breakdown of the information and text present on the map: Title and Main Information: Title: Lebanon’s Religious Demographics Main Text: Hezbollah controls most Shiite-dominated areas. This election could result in territorial fragmentation if state control erodes further outside of Beirut and local security arrangements prevail over central governance. Legend: Muslim: Sunni (Blue) Shiite (Green) Alawite (P ..read more

Map created by Julian Hoffman AntonThis map shows the devastation of the Great Fire of London in 1666, showing the affected area overlaid on a modern map of London. It uses LiDAR composite data to depict the extent of the fire in the context of present-day landmarks. Landmarks: The Barbican Centre St Paul’s Cathedral Bank Station The Gherkin Tower Bridge The Tower of London London Bridge The Shard Millennium Bridge Blackfriars Bridge The Tate Modern Somerset House Data: LiDAR Composite DTM 2017 – 50cm and 1667 map by John Leake, William Leybourne How did the Great Fire of London Start? The ..read more

Map created by Julian Hoffmann AntonThis is an isometric map of the City of London (not to be confused with Greater London), highlighting its administrative boundary. Here are some key points about the map: View and Style: The map is presented in an isometric view, providing a three-dimensional perspective of the city. The map includes detailed 3D representations of buildings and landmarks within the City of London. Geographical Boundaries: The red outline delineates the administrative boundary of the City of London. The map shows the dense urban landscape within the City of London compa ..read more

Map created by redit user Unusual_Pomelo_1553The map above shows the ancestry of US Presidents (sometimes going back up to 10 generations). He states that: I used genealogy resources to track their ancestors to approximately 10 generations, or until the information disappears. Then I noted which countries their ancestors came from. Virtually all of them had ancestry from many countries, not just one. Here is a list of countries and the number of presidents with ancestry from each: England: 39 Presidents Examples: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter Scotland: 22 Presidents E ..read more

The video above provides a concise overview of World War II in Europe, focusing on the troop strengths of various sides. It highlights the major military forces involved in the conflict, including the Allies and the Axis powers. You can watch the sped up version below which shows everything above in just 60 seconds. Key aspects covered include: Initial Conflict and Axis Expansion: The videobegins with the start of World War II, marked by Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939. It shows the rapid expansion of Axis powers across Europe, including key invasions and occupations in France, Belgiu ..read more

Map created by reddit user TA-MajestyPalm The map above shows the 111 metro areas of the United States with a population of over 500,000. It also shows the 5 year growth rate between 2018 and 2023. However, I thought it might be fun to look at the growth rates of these areas since 2000: The 10 fastest growing metro areas this century (with a population of at least 500k in 2023) were: Austin – Round Rock – San Marcos Provo – Orem – Lehi Raleigh – Cary Cape Coral – Fort Myers Fayetteville – Springdale – Rogers (Northwest Arkansas) Boise City Orlando – Kissimmee – Sanford Las Vegas – Hende ..read more

Map crated by MaptitudeThis map depicts the market share of Tim Hortons versus Starbucks across Canada by census subdivision. The colour coding represents the dominance of each coffee chain in various regions: Tim Hortons (red shades): Dark red (85% to 100% market share) Medium red (70% to 85% market share) Light red (55% to 70% market share) Starbucks (green shades): Dark green (85% to 100% market share) Medium green (70% to 85% market share) Light green (55% to 70% market share) Observations: Tim Hortons Dominance: Tim Hortons is predominantly popular across most of Canada, especi ..read more