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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
Pingualuit Crater Lake Facts Pingualuit Crater Lake represents an astonishingly pristine lake filling an enormous crater that actually formed from a meteorite impact nearly 1.4 million years ago. This lake is a remarkable geological site. One of its most noteworthy features remains its complete lack of either inlets or outlets. The water levels stay maintained […]
Grand Falls often gets called The Chocolate Falls. Just try to picture how it looks as a result of such a name. What a sight it forms while pouring over the cliffs. Grand Falls or Chocolate Falls forms a unique waterfall system situated near Flagstaff, Arizona, in the United States. This marvel of geology also […]
Mono Lake is a truly remarkable and beautiful lake in the Mono Basin, California. The geological processes behind its formation are sincerely fascinating. The Native Americans knew of the site (and took much better care of it) long before its discovery by American settlers. Despite the harsh environment, the Kutzadika’a people thrived in the region. […]
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 […]
The Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness forms an extraordinary marvel of geology, in an area of Badlands. Its name derives from the original Native American name: the original Navajo term literally translates as “among the adobe formations.” The United States Bureau of Land Management manages the majority of the region. Three additional small portions remain private Navajo […]
Homestead Caldera Facts First of all, one fact about the amazing Homestead Caldera stands out among the rest, due to the sheer level of incredulity. That’s the astounding fact that this gorgeous location ranks as perhaps one of the most interesting geological features most of us have never heard of. Yet the great majority of […]
Death Valley remains the name of a severe desert valley located in Eastern California, in the United States. Its unique geology makes it the driest, lowest, and hottest region in North America. Death Valley itself contains numerous unique features. Among them sits the appropriately named Furnace Creek. In this location, in 1913, the highest air […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2AHIqXW Photographer: Lucas Löffler Antelope Canyon Facts The truly amazing Antelope Canyon represents yet another visually stunning geological formation in its part of the world. Furthermore, located within the Leechee Chapter of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, it actually comprises two sections. First, is The Crack or Tse bighanilini in the Navajo language, meaning […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2xGuPl7 Purple Sand Beach Facts Perhaps most notably, the incredibly picturesque Purple Sand Beach truly ranks as an astonishing sight to see. The magnificent location also bears the alternate name of Pfeiffer Beach, which some people prefer. This gorgeous site derives its name from John Pfeiffer. This family immigrated from France, and represented some of […]
Mount Desert Island Facts Mount Desert Island ranks as the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States. It also holds the distinction of being the second largest island on the U.S. Eastern seaboard. This geological gem also boasts the Acadia National Park. Its permanent population numbers less than 11,000 individuals, yet more than 2.5 million tourists […]
