Mount Bromo Facts Mount Bromo is an active volcano, which is part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia, in Asia. It is not the tallest peak in the massif but is by the far the best known. It also stands approximately 7,641 feet (2,329 m) in height. The massif is part of the Bromo Tengger […]
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Ringing Rocks
Ringing Rocks Facts Ringing Rocks represents proof that our beautiful world still harbors many mysteries, both large and small. This still unexplained conglomeration of stones forms one of those. This wonder of geology is a small (but no less mysterious for its size) field of boulders. It formed in what man now call Bucks County, […]
Loire Valley
Loire Valley Facts The incredibly beautiful Loire Valley sits in an area of the world already well known for its abundance of natural beauty. That’s because the geological marvel formed roughly in what now constitutes the middle portion of the Loire River, in Europe. This hauntingly beautiful location places the stunning wonder in the central […]
Ocelot
Ocelot Facts Perhaps most notably, the short term of Ocelot serves as the generally accepted common name of a truly stunning species of wildcat. Despite its size, however, the scientific name for the animal aptly points out its relationship with larger felines. That holds true due to the fact that this name remains the impressive, […]
Stewartia
Stewartia Facts Most notably, the Stewartia serves as the collective common name for a genus of beautiful flowering plants. in point of fact, the various members of the group bear a close relationship to the equally lovely camellia. For the moment, scientists place approximately 20 recognized species within this marvelous grouping of flowering plants. In addition, […]
Tabebuia
Tabebuia Facts Tabebuia forms the scientific name of a rather impressive genus of flowering plants with 67 currently recognized species. The majority of this group consists of trees but a small number develop as large shrubs. Most of the trees remain popular and cultivated as flowering trees common in landscaping. However, a few of the […]
Giant Manta Ray
Giant Manta Ray Facts Perhaps most notably, the surprising animal typically known by the common name of the Giant Manta Ray remains quite aptly named. This holds true due to the impressive fact that it presently constitutes the largest variety of ray known to exist. The supremely impressive animal also sometimes goes by the alternate […]
Calhan Paint Mines
The Calhan Paint Mines is a truly remarkable location. It combines astonishing geological formations with a dazzling array of naturally occurring colors. The place is popular as an impressive archaeological site as well. In fact, evidence indicates that ancient Native Americans utilized it as much as 9,000 years ago. This incredible site is located near the town […]
Red Crested Tree Rat
Red Crested Tree Rat Facts Most notably, the unique Red Crested Tree Rat remains one of the most mysterious creatures to man. Since its discovery in 1898, only three individuals of this species have ever been seen. Further, at that time two made an appearance. But the sighting of the third specimen did not occur […]