The Biggest and Best Natural Formations in North America

🌊The Mississippi-Missouri river system is the longest in North America, while the Mississippi has the largest water volume and discharge.

🗻Denali in Alaska is the tallest mountain on the continent, while Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the largest overall (when measured from its base below sea level).

🌌Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave in North America, with over 420 miles of explored passages.

🌊The Bering Glacier in Alaska is the largest glacier on the continent, covering approximately 1,900 square miles.

🏜️The Grand Canyon in Arizona is the longest canyon in North America, stretching for 277 miles and offering breathtaking views.

What is the largest lake in North America?

—Lake Superior is the largest lake in North America, covering over 31,000 square miles.

Which river has the largest water volume and discharge in North America?

—The Mississippi River has the largest water volume and discharge in North America.

What is the deepest lake in North America?

—The Great Slave Lake in Northwest Territories, Canada, is the deepest lake in North America, with a depth of over 2,000 feet.

Which mountain is the tallest in North America?

—Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America, standing at over 20,000 feet.

Which is the longest cave in North America?

—Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave in North America, with over 420 miles of explored passages.

00:01Introduction and overview of the video, exploring the biggest and best natural formations in North America.

00:29Discussion of rivers, including the Mississippi-Missouri river system and its water volume and discharge.

01:08Exploration of lakes, featuring Lake Superior as the largest freshwater lake on Earth.

02:37Information about waterfalls, including the tallest single waterfall in the U.S., Olo'upena Falls in Hawaii.

03:55Overview of oceanic formations, such as deep offshore canyons and large whirlpools.

04:15Discussion of islands, with Greenland being the largest island in North America.

06:18Exploration of caves, featuring Mammoth Cave as the longest cave in North America.

07:49Information about mountains, including Denali as the tallest mountain in North America.

09:23Discussion of canyons, with the Grand Canyon being the longest canyon in North America.

10:50Conclusion and thank you message from the host.