:''Explorer redirects here. For the
Ford Motor Company sport utility vehicle under the Ford brand, see
Ford Explorer.''
Exploration is the act of searching or
traveling for the purpose of discovery, e.g. of unknown regions, including
space (
space exploration), or
oil,
gas,
coal,
ores,
water (also known as
prospecting), or
information.
Exploration has existed as long as human beings, but its peak is seen as being during the
Age of Exploration when European navigators travelled around the world.
Exploration by area:
See also:
eo:Esplorado