Humanity likes building tall things. So we mapped the tallest statue on every continent, along with when they were completed. From the iconic Statue of Unity in Asia to the towering Christ the Redeemer in South America, each monument tells a unique story about the culture and history of its respective region.
In Asia, the Statue of Unity stands as a tribute to Indian independence leader Sardar Patel, completed in 2018. Moving to Africa, the African Renaissance Monument in Senegal symbolizes the continent's rise from colonialism, unveiled in 2010. Europe boasts the Motherland Calls statue in Russia, erected in 1967 to commemorate the Battle of Stalingrad.
Traveling to North America, the Spring Temple Buddha in China represents peace and harmony, constructed in 2008. In South America, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil overlooks Rio de Janeiro, completed in 1931. Oceania is home to the Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya in China, a symbol of compassion finished in 2005.
Seven years ago, Zealandia was confirmed as Earth's eighth continent—a slab of continental crust stretching from New Zealand to New Caledonia. This discovery reshaped our understanding of the Earth's geology and highlighted the dynamic nature of continents.
Gargantuan waves in Earth's mantle may make continents rise, new study finds. Dramatic cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave motion that shapes our planet's surface. A new study reconstructs how plate tectonics shifted Earth's continents over the past 1.8 billion years, showcasing the ever-changing landscape of our planet.
Caterina Valente, a polyglot performer who sang in more than a dozen languages and was a television mainstay on two continents, captivated audiences with her talent and charisma. The ripple effects of Sudan's war are being felt across three continents, reflecting the interconnectedness of global issues.
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents, providing insights into prehistoric migration patterns. Flooding events around the world share a common factor of an atmosphere made warmer by climate change, highlighting the urgent need for climate action on a global scale.
