Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is bustling again with cargo and passenger boats. The lake was quiet for almost a month after rebels captured the port cities of Goma and Bukavu.

Another is Lake Kivu in the Republic of Congo, which can literally explode in the event of an earthquake. Explosions are caused by high levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the water.

Why it's incredible: The lake is the only place on Earth that's similar to Jezero crater on Mars. Lake Salda is a body of water in Turkey that bears a strong resemblance to Mars' Jezero crater.

The most accessible alternative? The highland sector of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, located on the opposite side of Lake Kivu, which has been a hotspot for charcoal and timber production since 2019.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has announced the discovery of a new wreck on Lake Superior: The SS Western Reserve. The 300-foot steel steamer was ...

Fresh details have emerged following the attack on two pilots from Uganda in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. In our reporting yesterday, we indicated that the two pilots flying an aeroplane ...

It seemed to had purpose and it was heading straight for a goose that was out on the frozen lake,” the 74-year-old ... Sequeira, who has been taking nature photos since he was in his teens ...

By taking control of Walikale, the M23 rebels seized a road linking four provinces in the east of the country: North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Maniema, cutting off Congolese army's positions.

It's home to Europe's largest lake district, a spellbinding archipelago ... Dive into these beautiful photos of some of Finland's most breathtaking sites. From a 'labyrinth' of islands to ...

Principal dancer Heather Ogden has performed Swan Lake for the last time in The National Ballet of Canada's production of the Russian classic. The dual role of Odette/Odile was Ogden's first major ...

The third largest lake is home to many beautiful rocky and sandy beaches and although water temperatures are chilly—rarely top 73 degrees Fahrenheit, even in summer—there are excellent visitor ...