Unique and Amazing Places and Species
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Fly Geyser Facts Most notably, the gorgeous Fly Geyser constitutes an accidentally man-made small geothermal geyser. It formed in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, in North America. The geyser also sits on the private Fly Ranch in Hualapai Flat, about 0.3 mi (0.48 km) from State Route 34. The ranch remains privately owned, and a […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photographer: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CC License: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the Mexican state of Michoacan and lies close to a village of the same name. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, ensuing lava flows subsequently buried the village. The volcano is a unique marvel of geology in that its evolution from […]Read More
Pewits Nest Facts Perhaps most notably, the stunning Pewits Nest has one thing in common with some other geological features around the world. That’s because this site ranks as another of those incredible wonders of natural beauty that remain almost unknown outside of its immediate area. Furthermore, this area can rightfully make several claims to […]Read More
Havasu Falls Facts Without doubt, the mesmerizing Havasu Falls easily ranks as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. It also goes by the name of Havasupai Falls. By either name, the site also remains one of the most difficult falls in the world to access. But, that fact serves to provide it […]
Caddo Lake Facts First of all, it must be mentioned that the marvelous Caddo Lake immediately sets itself apart from other the majority of lakes. In fact, it represents a very special type of lake. That’s because the magnificent geological feature actually combines a moderately large lake with a bayou. Furthermore, the beautiful location also […]
Multnomah Falls Facts Most notably, the breathtaking Multnomah Falls remains another of those stunning natural features that few people outside of its region known of. However, in that region it is one of the most often visited tourist sites in that area. Further, to facilitate the enormous volume of foot traffic, observation decks have been […]
Hells Canyon Facts Most notably, the breathtaking Hells Canyon remains one of the great marvels of its region. However, and quite surprisingly, to most of the world outside of its region it remains virtually unknown. Further, it remains in the shadow of that well-known marvel, the Grand Canyon. However, this amazing site surpasses it in […]
Crater Lake Facts Most notably, the mind-blowing Crater Lake remains best known, and in fact quite famous, for two things. These, quite understandably, consist of the gorgeous color and incredible clarity of its water. In fact, the magnificent lake routinely ranks in the top five among bodies of fresh water with the greatest clarity. Further, […]
Snoqualmie Falls Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Snoqualmie Falls remains a natural masterpiece. The site also easily qualifies as one of those marvelous works of Nature that few people know the name of, outside its local region. However, within the country it formed in, it remains an extremely popular tourist site. Due to this fact, more […]
Kilauea Facts Firstly, the mighty Kilauea represents one of the five massive volcanoes that, taken together, form the island of Hawai’i. This astounding example of Nature’s might also ranks as the second youngest of the group and the most highly active by far in modern times. Furthermore, while its exact age remains undetermined, official estimates […]
Coyote Gulch Facts The breathtaking Coyote Gulch is a rather small tributary of a much larger river, known for its incredible geological features. Although the current water flow through the gulch amounts to no more than a trickle, over time it carved marvelous features. Furthermore, the astonishing Spooky Gulch, itself a wonder of Nature, represents […]
New Year’s Island Facts This rather tiny island actually represents only one of several islands in the world bearing the name on New Year’s Island. Despite its extremely tiny and seemingly barren surface area, it plays a surprisingly important role in its region. The original name, in Spanish, is Ano Nuevo Island. Fortunately, it also […]
Coudersport Ice Mine Facts The Coudersport Ice Mine is a phenomenon of geology that appears to defy logic. The cave stays empty during the winter, yet during the summer it fills with huge quantities of ice This remarkable ice cave was discovered in 1864 and was actually used to store perishable foods and various other […]
