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Devetashka Cave is the name of a spectacular cave in the country of Bulgaria, in Europe. It is also situated very close to the village of Devetaki and is one of the largest known caves in the country. The cave remains famous for the seven differently sized holes which line its roof. These run along its length and […]Read More
The Berca Mud Volcanoes are truly a unique sight to see. Consider them miniature volcanoes continuously erupting, but with mud instead of lava. As the principal component of a geological and botanical reservation, they remain unique in Romania. Along with the unusual environmental conditions they create, they also form a remarkable landscape. Many compare it […]Read More
Without a doubt, Reynisfjara Beach ranks as one of the most unusual beaches in the world, and also one of the most isolated known to man. Its isolation helps this geological wonder to remain relatively pristine. Very few tourists choose to brave the environmental conditions of its location, so tourism stays rather limited. We have been there […]Read More
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 […]
Rhine Falls Facts The most noteworthy fact about the magnificent Rhine Falls remains its status as the largest waterfall in Europe. Consequently, its magnificence has inspired authors, poets, and painters for centuries. In addition, the sheer power of this geological marvel often makes it considered as a potential source of hydroelectric power for surrounding regions. Yet […]
Without a doubt, Reynisfjara Beach ranks as one of the most unusual beaches in the world, and also one of the most isolated known to man. Its isolation helps this geological wonder to remain relatively pristine. Very few tourists choose to brave the environmental conditions of its location, so tourism stays rather limited. We have been there […]
Playa de Gulpiyuri ranks as one of the smallest, yet most amazing, beaches in the world. It is actually an inland beach, not one accompanying a river. This remarkable geological feature is located near Llanes, Spain, on the northern coast of the country, and forms part of Spain’s Regional Network of Protected Natural Areas. It […]
The Berca Mud Volcanoes are truly a unique sight to see. Consider them miniature volcanoes continuously erupting, but with mud instead of lava. As the principal component of a geological and botanical reservation, they remain unique in Romania. Along with the unusual environmental conditions they create, they also form a remarkable landscape. Many compare it […]
The Haukadalur Geothermal Area forms an extraordinary region of geological beauty in southern Iceland. In fact, one of the geysers found in the area actually represents one of the first geysers that modern man discovered. The earliest known recorded mention of the spectacular landscape features was in 1294. At that time, an earthquake activated numerous hot […]
The beautiful Loire Valley sits approximately in the middle portion of the Loire River, in Europe. This places it in the central region of the country of France. The valley remains known to have been inhabited since at least the Middle Paleolithic period. The Loire Valley stays renowned for its abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards, […]
The Giants Causeway serves as the name of a conglomeration of roughly 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. These occurred naturally as the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. The rather remarkable Giants Causeway lies situated on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland, in Europe. In 1986, UNESCO declared the location a World Heritage Site. Ireland subsequently […]
Devetashka Cave is the name of a spectacular cave in the country of Bulgaria, in Europe. It is also situated very close to the village of Devetaki and is one of the largest known caves in the country. The cave remains famous for the seven differently sized holes which line its roof. These run along its length and […]
Gibraltar Rock represents an alternate name for the Rock of Gibraltar. This wonder of geology also sits in the British territory of Gibraltar, on the Iberian Peninsula. This magnificent monolith is a property of the United Kingdom, and the marvel lies on the southwestern tip of Europe. It also serves as part of the border with Spain. A large portion […]
