That hurricanes do not cross the equator is a claim that has spread online for years, and that’s because the concept on which this idea is based – the Coriolis Effect – is a complex one. Earth's ...

The Congo River is the world's only major river to cross the Equator twice, a rare feat shaped by ancient geological forces.

The fierce winds of a hurricane are known as tropical cyclones in some parts of the world, so you might expect them to sweep across the entire tropics. But there's one area of the tropics where ...

Which river cuts the Equator twice? The mighty Congo River in Central Africa holds this unique distinction. Learn about its massive volume and its status as the world's deepest river.