Unique and Amazing Places and Species
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Fly Geyser Facts Related Articles Fly Geyser Origins Firstly, the stunning Fly Geyser accidentally formed in 1964. It occurred due to the digging of a well as part of an exploration for geothermal energy. It continues to be unclear whether the people failed to cap correctly, or not. As a result, dissolved minerals began rising […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photo: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2GrR5VT Photo: Jorge Figueroa CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin History Firstly, about three weeks prior to the actual eruption, people near Paricutin village heard rumbling noises that resembled thunder. These were actually extremely deep magmatic earthquakes. Secondly, Paricutin also began as a small fissure in a […]Read More
Pewits Nest Facts Related Articles Pewits Nest Physical Description First of all, the Nature Reserve containing Pewits Nest actually only covers a surprisingly small region. That holds true due to the fact that it encompasses a total area of only 9 acres (3.6 hectares). However, the site perfectly proves the old adage that beauty comes […]Read More
Grand Falls Facts Related Articles Grand Falls Physical Description Spotting the truly breathtaking formation known to man as Grand Falls makes several things immediately clear. To the amazement of those who have the good fortune to visit it, this site remains incredible for not just its beauty, but for its sheer size as well. Certainly, […]
Mono Lake Facts Related Articles Mono Lake Physical Description The eerily beautiful Mono Lake actually forms part of a large basin with no outlet to the ocean. This basin originally formed via the actions of geological forces that took place over the past five million years. The lake itself formed approximately 760,000 years ago. The […]
Pewits Nest Facts Related Articles Pewits Nest Physical Description First of all, the Nature Reserve containing Pewits Nest actually only covers a surprisingly small region. That holds true due to the fact that it encompasses a total area of only 9 acres (3.6 hectares). However, the site perfectly proves the old adage that beauty comes […]
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 Related Articles Homestead Caldera Physical Description Firstly, geological evidence indicates that Homestead Caldera formed nearly 10,000 years ago. Furthermore, it constitutes only one of many found throughout the region. The impressive dome itself measures roughly 55 ft (16.7 m) in height. That dome also spans roughly 400 ft (122 m) in diameter. […]
Death Valley Facts Related Articles Death Valley Geology Death Valley remains considered to be one of the finest examples of its type of feature in the world. The area classifies among scientists as a basin and range configuration. The incredible area also sits at the extreme southern end of a trough known as Walker Lane. […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2AHIqXW Photo: Lucas Löffler Public Domain Image Antelope Canyon Facts Related Articles Source: https://bit.ly/2lvwy6o Photo: Meckimac CCL: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Antelope Canyon Physical Description The mind-boggling Antelope Canyon truly dazzles the eye and befuddles the min of those who experience it firsthand. The formation does not do so, however, due to it sheer physical size, but […]
Purple Sand Beach Facts Related Articles Purple Sand Beach Physical Description First of all, the dazzling and unique Purple Sand Beach actually owes its distinctive color to the nearby mountains. This holds true partly due to the fact that these formed in extremely close proximity to the seashore. This extremely unusual placement represents only the first […]
Mount Desert Island Facts Related Articles Mount Desert Island Physical Description Firstly, the beautiful Mount Desert Island covers an area of roughly 108 sq mi (280 sq km). It also has an irregular outline. In addition, Cadillac Mountain stands as the highest point on the island. It boasts a height of 1,528 ft (466 m). […]
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) […]
