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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
Ramona Falls Facts Related Articles Ramona Falls Physical Description The truly breathtaking cascade referred to simply as the Ramon Falls never fails to dazzle those who see it. It does not do so due to seer physical size, though. That’s because this wonder of Nature has a total height that measures approximately 120 ft (37 […]
Can you imagine paddling your canoe around a bend, and seeing the incredible Turnip Rock before you? It looks almost unreal, doesn’t it? This remarkable sight represents a small geological formation in the state of Michigan. This small but beautiful location constitutes a type of formation known as a stack. The unique site sits only a […]
Kiawah Island Facts Related Articles Kiawah Island Physical Description Perhaps most notably, the terrain of Kiawah Island formed predominantly flat. In this, it remains much like many islands in the region. However, the total rough area of this astounding beauty only equals 13.4 sq mi (34.8 sq km). It also boasts numerous small, naturally occurring […]
Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks Facts The Bureau of Land Management in the United States, in North America, manages the breathtaking Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks. The name means white cliffs in the language of the Native American Pueblo Nation. The beautiful Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks became a National Monument in 2001. By special arrangement with the U.S. government, […]
Devils Tower Facts Related Articles Devils Tower Physical Description The geological wonder best known as Devils Tower never fails to awe and amaze those fortunate enough to view it. It’s also literally impossible to miss, standing out so prominently as it does from the surrounding terrain. It’s an utterly impressive structure. The amazing tower’s highly […]
Spooky Gulch Facts Related Articles Spooky Gulch Physical Description The astonishing marvel known as Spooky Gulch measures roughly 1.2 miles (1.9 km) in length and also averages 30 feet (10 m) in depth. This appropriately named gulch remains, however, extremely narrow. Consequently, the gulch rarely measures more than 15 inches (0.5 m) wide. In fact, its […]
Mammoth Cave Facts Related Articles Mammoth Cave Physical Description The masterpiece of natural construction man named Mammoth Cave fully merits that designation. That’s becasue it ranks as the largest of all known cave systems of earth! To date, mapped passageways exceed 400 mi (640 km) in length, with possibly more waiting. Despite its extraordinary measurement […]
Red Canyon Facts Related Articles Source: https://bit.ly/2Js4Sgb Public Domain Image Red Canyon Physical Description The striking Red Canyon measures about 9 mi (14.5 km) long and also presents an extremely wide variety of terrain along its length. In addition, both the floor and walls of canyon consist almost entirely of red sandstone. Also, erosion has […]
Buckskin Gulch Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2EQkhnb Photo: Bureau of Land Management CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Buckskin Gulch Physical Description Most notably, perhaps, the breathtaking Buckskin Gulch measures more than 13 mi (21 km) in length. The walls of this amazing site also consist primarily of sandstone, and the depth of the slot canyon varies with the […]
Old Faithful Facts Related Articles Old Faithful Physical Description The astonishing Old Faithful instantly captivates any individual fortunate enough to visit the site. It understandably does so mainly due to its nature. Yet, it also boasts other intriguing and impressive characteristics for those who take the time to notice. Geysers come in two main categories. […]
