Amazing Places and Species
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The Eye of the Sahara is one of the most incredible geological marvels of our world. This phenomenal site sits in the Sahara Desert in western Mauritania. It is approximately 30 miles (48 km) in diameter, and is actually visible from orbit. Most likely it is the result of the effects uplift and erosion, although […]Read More
Jeju Island is a volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan, a volcano 1,950 m (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island measures approximately 45 mi (73 km) across, east to west, and 25 mi (40 km) from north to south. There is also a magnificent crater lake, which is the only crater […]Read More
Ometepe Island is formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, in the Republic of Nicaragua. The island’s name derives from the Nahuatl words one (two) and tepetl (mountain), meaning two mountains. It is the largest island in Lake Nicaragua, as well as the largest volcanic island inside a fresh water lake in the world, a true marvel of […]Read More
Bay of Islands Facts The aptly named Bay of Islands constitutes one of the most beautiful geological marvels of its region. The sheer variety and scope of natural beauty found here ranks as one of the key reasons for this fact. That’s because this one bay holds a total of 144 separate and distinct islands within […]
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 regionally famous Acadia National Park. Its permanent population numbers less than 11,000 individuals, yet more than […]
Spotted Lake Facts The most noteworthy thing about the incredible Spotted Lake appears in the form of “spots” that materialize on its surface. In fact, these form on a regular basis, appearing each summer as the water slowly evaporates. Yet during the rest of the year, before the water evaporates, it appears to be a completely normal […]
Neptune’s Grotto Facts While not the only sea cave in the area, most consider Neptune’s Grotto to be by far the most beautiful. It was discovered accidentally in the 18th century, by local fishermen. Yet evidence indicates that primitive man knew of the existence of this geological marvel, as well as others locally. The cave […]
Triple Divide Peak Facts To begin with, the slopes of Triple Divide Peak play an important role in the hydrologic cycle of North America. That’s because from this location rain or melting snow can potentially flow into either of three oceans. That fact makes this geological marvel one of only three such sites in the […]
