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
Lake Superior Facts This dazzling body of water that so thoroughly boggles the mind with its immensity is now known by the appropriate name of Lake Superior. In the past, though, this majestic creation of natural processes bore another name that has unfortunately been forgotten. That’s because, for countless centuries, it bore a name derived […]
Mount Ranier Facts This magnificent natural feature currently bears the name of Mount Ranier. Originally, it bore several other names in the language of the local Native Americans. Those names, used for centuries, consisted of the three terms of Tahoma, Tacoma, and Talol. The first known outsiders to view the site did so as part […]
New River Facts This wonder of Nature, dubbed the New River, actually bears a potentially deceptive name. That’s due to the presence of a certain amount of controversy surrounding its exact age. Some, but not all, geologists consider it one of the oldest rivers on earth. Regardless of its status in that regard, however, this […]
Caverns of Sonora Facts The term of the Caverns of Sonora remains a somewhat misleading name for this feature, though that in no way diminishes its awesome nature. In point of fact, the site constitutes a single, though in many ways highly impressive, cave. In modern times, the site first came to the attention of […]
Everglades Facts The term of the Everglades serves as the name of an astounding natural ecosystem unlike any other currently existing on the planet. This incredible formation actually represents a unique area of naturally occurring tropical wetlands. The first written mention of this marvelous work of Nature occurred on the maps on early Spanish explorers. […]
Paradox Valley Facts The attention-grabbing term of Paradox Valley perfectly serves as the generally used name of a highly unusual geological formation. The very name of the location clearly indicates why it’s so distinctive. This marvelous place ranks as a true paradox. It bears its present name at the suggestion of Albert Charles Peale. A […]
Grand Canyon Facts This is the absolutely breathtaking marvel of Nature understandably known as the Grand Canyon. It remains perhaps the best known feature of its kind in the world. Despite its well-deserved reputation, however, it’s not the longest of its kind. Its grandeur and sheer size nevertheless leave those who experience it firsthand shaking […]
Outer Banks Facts Perhaps most notably, the term of the Outer Banks serves as the name for a particularly visually stunning collective geological feature. Furthermore, this particular example of this type of formation has an incredibly beautiful composition. The remarkable site actually consists of an entire chain of what’s commonly known as barrier islands, as […]
Helmcken Falls Facts Perhaps most notably, the term of Helmcken Falls represents the name of a particularly visually stunning waterfall. In point of fact, its remarkable beauty also served as one of the underlying reasons for the creation of an entire park. Further, this site bears the name of the Wells Gray Provincial Park. In […]
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. That lamentable fact, however, serves to provide […]
