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Jeju Island Facts Jeju Island is a rather stunning volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan, a volcano 1,950 m (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island also measures roughly 45 mi (73 km) across, east to west, and 25 mi (40 km) from the north to the south. There is also a […]Read More
Wadi Rum Facts Wadi Rum serves as the name of a crescent-shaped valley in an especially arid portion of Asia. The rather breathtaking valley also remains the largest wadi in the country. Evidence strongly indicates that this natural marvel has seen sporadic inhabitation since prehistoric times. Currently, the valley serves as the homeland of the Zalabia […]Read More
Er Wang Dong Facts The breathtaking wonder of Nature that man calls Er Wang Dong represents an incredible marvel of geology only recently discovered. Furthermore, prior to the year 2012, the true extent of this staggering site remained unknown. Now that it’s known, however, it’s difficult to believe. First of all, this natural marvel developed […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2gncajU Kelimutu Facts The incredible marvel of nature known simply as Kelimutu stands out from others of its kind as a truly remarkable volcano. Furthermore, this impressive geological feature earns that unique distinction for a truly remarkable reason. That’s because this marvel of geology represents one of the few known volcanoes to actually possess […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2BrAFZH Lake Kaindy Facts To begin with, the extraordinary geological marvel known as Lake Kaindy has a remarkably recent time of origin. That’s because this marvel also has a highly unexpected characteristic to it. That’s because the wondrous site actually formed relatively recently due to an earthquake. In addition, the water remains quite cold, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2dwvj1o Bloody Hell Pond Fact The Hellish waters of Bloody Hell Pond occasionally reach temperatures of as much as 194 F (90 C). Hellishly hot indeed. These temperatures would be (obviously) more appropriate for cooking than for use as a spa. This marvel of geology, found in Asia, has been known, and utilized by local […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2QgZakJ Photographer: Andrew Hall CC License: http://bit.ly/2OUHszC Kuang Si Falls Facts Most notably, the remarkable site known as Kuang Si Falls ranks as an astonishingly beautiful waterfall. Not only that, but Nature blessed it with truly incredible qualities. It also has a somewhat remote setting, which serves to limit tourism. Consequently, the magnificent location […]
Palawan Island Facts Palawan Island is the largest island in the Palawan Province, in the Philippines. The majority of the site also remains in its pristine natural condition and most of the development is due to tourism. This rather breathtaking island ranks as one of the most beautiful on earth. The southern coast borders the Sulu […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2DBqCD4 Photographer: Alexey Komarov CC License: http://bit.ly/2QZT99x Boracay Facts Boracay serves as the name of a small island that constitutes part of the Philippines in Asia. This geological and botanical marvel is located roughly 196 mi (315 km) south of Manila. The great natural beauty of Boracay also makes it one of the leading such […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2BuY1gY Photo Credit: celebrityabc CC License: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Koh Samui Facts Gorgeous Koh Samui is an island located off the east coast of Thailand, in Asia. It represents the second largest island in the country. It also forms part of the Chumphon Archipelago and has a current population of about 63,000 individuals. Humans first inhabited […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1yU6u1Q Photographer: Robert Nunn Valley of Geysers Facts The Valley of Geysers serves as the name of a large geyser field located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, in Europe. Consequently, this geological marvel also holds the second largest concentration of geysers on earth. The basin measures about 3.7 mi (6 km) in length. Located in […]
Kaghan Valley Facts The stunning Kaghan Valley forms a long and picturesque valley. Yet it formed in a rather remote and rugged section of the world. The great beauty of this geological marvel quite naturally attracts numerous tourists to the region. This continues despite the ruggedness of the surrounding terrain. Sadly, a strong earthquake damaged portions […]
Reed Flute Cave Facts The Reed Flute Cave represents a natural limestone cave in Guilin, Guangxi, China, in Asia. It draws its name from the presence of a species of reed growing outside the cave. This reed also remains rather common in the making of flutes, even today. The interior of this geological masterpiece sits full […]
