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Fly Geyser Facts Most notably, the gorgeous Fly Geyser constitutes an accidentally man-made small geothermal geyser. It formed in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, in North America. The geyser also sits on the private Fly Ranch in Hualapai Flat, about 0.3 mi (0.48 km) from State Route 34. The ranch remains privately owned, and a […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photographer: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CC License: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the Mexican state of Michoacan and lies close to a village of the same name. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, ensuing lava flows subsequently buried the village. The volcano is a unique marvel of geology in that its evolution from […]Read More
Pewits Nest Facts Perhaps most notably, the stunning Pewits Nest has one thing in common with some other geological features around the world. That’s because this site ranks as another of those incredible wonders of natural beauty that remain almost unknown outside of its immediate area. Furthermore, this area can rightfully make several claims to […]Read More
Mono Lake Facts The relatively simple term of Mono Lake represents the name of a particularly impressive, and quite distinctive, body of water. Despite the comparative harshness of the surrounding environment, the site has a unique form of beauty all its own. The formation also has a highly unique history, extending far back into antiquity. […]
Pewits Nest Facts Perhaps most notably, the stunning Pewits Nest has one thing in common with some other geological features around the world. That’s because this site ranks as another of those incredible wonders of natural beauty that remain almost unknown outside of its immediate area. Furthermore, this area can rightfully make several claims to […]
The Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness forms an extraordinary marvel of geology, in an area of Badlands. Its name derives from the original Native American name: the original Navajo term literally translates as “among the adobe formations.” The United States Bureau of Land Management manages the majority of the region. Three additional small portions remain private Navajo […]
Homestead Caldera Facts First of all, one fact about the amazing Homestead Caldera stands out among the rest, due to the sheer level of incredulity. That’s the astounding fact that this gorgeous location ranks as perhaps one of the most interesting geological features most of us have never heard of. Yet the great majority of […]
Death Valley Facts The term Death Valley serves as the name of a severe desert valley. In addition, this marvel of Nature is located in an entirely surprising part of the world. That holds true because it formed in what’s now Eastern California, in the United States. Its unique geology helps to make it one […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2AHIqXW Photographer: Lucas Löffler Public Domain Image Antelope Canyon Facts The truly amazing Antelope Canyon represents yet another visually stunning geological formation in its part of the world. It also, quite understandably, now constitutes an extremely popular tourist destination in its part of the world. It further, and again, understandably, represents an extremely popular […]
Purple Sand Beach Facts Perhaps most notably, the incredibly picturesque Purple Sand Beach truly ranks as an astonishing sight to see. The magnificent location also bears the alternate name of Pfeiffer Beach, which some people prefer. This gorgeous site derives its name from John Pfeiffer. This family immigrated from France, and represented some of the first […]
Mount Desert Island Facts Mount Desert Island ranks as the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States. It also holds the distinction of being the second largest island on the U.S. Eastern seaboard. This geological gem also boasts the Acadia National Park. Its permanent population numbers less than 11,000 individuals, yet more than 2.5 million tourists […]
Giant Crystal Cave Facts Relate Articles Giant Crystal Cave Physical Description The incredible Giant Crystal Cave literally appears like an alien landscape. That’s partly due to the fact that it serves as home to the largest crystals found on earth. Incredibly, some of these behemoths attain a size as great as 34 ft (11 m) […]
Prince Edward Island Facts The breathtakingly beautiful location known as Prince Edward Island ranks as a geological marvel. This occurs due to its sheer natural beauty. But it also remains renowned for its lush agricultural land, as well as its great swathes of pastoral land. The truly magnificent island further stands out for another reason. […]
