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Devetashka Cave Facts Devetashka Cave serves as the name of a visually remarkable cave. Evidence also indicates that this incredible site has seen human habitation dating back tens of thousands of years. The cave remains famous for the seven differently sized holes which line its roof. These run along its length and allow sunlight to […]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
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 […]
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. The sheer power of this geological marvel often makes it a potential source of hydroelectric power for surrounding regions. Thankfully, the public pressure […]
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 Facts Devetashka Cave serves as the name of a visually remarkable cave. Evidence also indicates that this incredible site has seen human habitation dating back tens of thousands of years. The cave remains famous for the seven differently sized holes which line its roof. These run along its length and allow sunlight to […]
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 […]
Lauterbrunnen Valley names a magnificent cleft valley situated in the Swiss Alps, near Bern, in Europe. The valley has a rough U-shape and runs south-southwest. It measures roughly 5 miles (8 km) in length, and rarely more than 0.62 mi (1 km) in width. Lauterbrunnen Valley also remains renowned for its great natural beauty. The […]
Wadden Sea Facts The almost unbelievable Wadden Sea forms an incredible intertidal zone located in the southeastern part of the North Sea. This small sea forms one of the last large-scale intertidal systems on earth. This wonder of geology remains a shallow body of water with numerous wetlands and tidal flats. Together, these comprise a rather […]
Melissani Cave Facts The stunning Melissani Cave ranks as a magnificent site on the island of Kefalonia, Greece, in Europe. The Ionian Sea also lies to the east, along with the Strait of Ithaca. The location served as a sacred place of worship to the ancient Greeks. In fact, one can even find the remains of […]
