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Cartography
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Antiquity and the Concept of the Sphere
The ancient Greeks made foundational theoretical contributions. Anaximander (c. 610–546 BCE) is credited with creating one of the earliest known world maps, though its design is lost to history. Later, Eratosthenes accurately calculated the Earth's circumference using geometric principles and shadow angles, providing the essential scale for subsequent [Mediterranean mapping efforts](/entries/m… -
East Asian Monsoon System
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The East Asian Monsoon System (EAMS) is a dominant, seasonally reversing wind circulation pattern that profoundly influences the climate, hydrology, and biosystems of East Asia, spanning regions from Siberia to the Maritime Continent. Characterized by a massive seasonal oscillation between dry, cold northerly winds in winter and warm, humid southerly winds in summer, the [EAMS](/entries/east-asian-m…
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Southern Ural Mountains
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The Southern Ural Mountains form the southernmost portion of the Ural mountain system, which conventionally divides the Eurasian continent into European and Asian sectors. Geologically and geographically distinct from the Central Urals and Northern Urals, the Southern Urals are characterized by significantly lower mean elevations, a higher inciden…