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Jeju Island Facts Related Articles Jeju Island Physical Description An area covering about 86 sq mi (224 sq km) of Jeju Island is also famous as the Gotjawal Forest with several beautiful waterfalls. Because this forest remained pristine for so long, it has a unique ecology. In fact, the forest remains the main source of […]Read More
Wadi Rum Facts Related Articles Wadi Rum Physical Description The fantastic Wadi Rum itself is carved into the granite and sandstone of the region. The main valley forms the centerpiece of an impressive geological region. The total area of this magnificent work of Nature measures roughly 280 sq mi (720 sq km). These dimensions easily rank […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2QgZakJ Photo: Andrew Hall CCL: http://bit.ly/2OUHszC Kuang Si Falls Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2S7vIeb Photo: Aussie Assault CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Kuang Si Falls Formation First of all, the amazng Kuang Si Falls remains a truly mesmerizing example of what experts call a three-tiered waterfall. However, it actually has humble origins, beginning as mere shallow pools […]
Palawan Island Facts Related Articles Palawan Island Geology, Geography, and Ecology This magical place in Asia has a total area of about 4,706 sq mi (12,189 sq km). The highest elevation on the jungle-covered island is 6,841 ft (2.085 m). The northern portion of this geological gem is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sand […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2DBqCD4 Photo: Alexey Komarov CCL: http://bit.ly/2QZT99x Boracay Facts Related Articles Boracay Physical Description The small island of Boracay comprises a rather small total area of about 4 sq mi (10.4 sq km). The island also roughly forms a rounded rectangular shape and with a markedly narrower middle. The length of the island measures roughly […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2BuY1gY Photo: celebrityabc CCL: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Koh Samui Facts Related Articles Koh Samui Geology and Geography The island possesses a total area of roughly 89 sq mi (229 sq km). More than sixty other, much smaller islands surround it. Together they comprise the Angthong Marine National Park. The outer regions of the island are dotted with […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1yU6u1Q Photo: Robert Nunn CCL: https://bit.ly/3AubCBT Valley of Geysers Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2RcUM3m Photo: United Nations Development Programme in Europe and CIS CCL: http://bit.ly/2OUHszC Valley of Geysers History A locally based scientist actually discovered the Valley of Geysers in 1941. The reason for the late discovery was the terrain of the region. The area […]
Kaghan Valley Facts Related Articles Kaghan Valley Physical Description In addition to its truly breathtaking natural splendor, the highly picturesque Kaghan Valley measures roughly 96 mi (155 km) in length. Inclined upwards, through the mountains, it also sits at one the highest elevations of any known valley. From its lowest point, it rises from an elevation […]
Reed Flute Cave Facts Related Articles Reed Flute Cave Physical Description The incredible Reed Flute Cave measures roughly 790 ft (240 m) in length. Heights of the roof also vary greatly from location to location over its length. This walls of this rather astonishing natural beauty consist principally of limestone, which has been extensively eroded […]
Hunza Valley Facts Related Articles Hunza Valley Physical Description The stunning Hunza Valley itself lies situated at an altitude of about 3,000 ft (900 m) above sea level. The valley also sits surrounded by numerous mountains, with eight of these incredible peaks measuring 6,000 m (19,685 ft) or greater in height. This mesmerizing region also […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge Facts Related Articles Tiger Leaping Gorge Geography and Geology Tiger Leaping Gorge measures roughly 9.3 mi (15 km) in length. It also boasts a maximum depth of roughly 12,434 ft (3,790 m). The width of both the river and the gorge varies greatly. At one point, this marvel of Nature narrows to […]
Mount Everest Facts Related Articles Mount Everest Geology The rocks comprising Mount Everest constitute parts of the separate formations. Each of these also formed from a different type of rock: limestone, marble, and granite. Plate tectonics subsequently caused the three separate formations to be thrust upwards. The rocks of all three formations consist of both […]
