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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 ranks as another of those incredible wonders of natural beauty that remains almost unknown outside of its immediate area. This area holds remarkably pristine geological, as well as botanical, beauty. It lies within the confines of the aptly named Pewits Nest State Natural Area. The government created the small Nature Reserve specifically to […]Read More
Pewits Nest ranks as another of those incredible wonders of natural beauty that remains almost unknown outside of its immediate area. This area holds remarkably pristine geological, as well as botanical, beauty. It lies within the confines of the aptly named Pewits Nest State Natural Area. The government created the small Nature Reserve specifically 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 […]
The Homestead Caldera ranks as perhaps one of the most interesting geological features most of us have never heard of. Yet local residents know it as simply The Crater. Both names deceive, however, since this marvel remains neither a caldera nor a crater. This magnificent location sits near Midway, Utah, in the United States. The […]
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 The incredible Purple Sand Beach truly ranks as an astonishing sight to see. Also known as Pfeiffer Beach, this wonder of geology sits in a hard to reach locale. This beach forms part of the Los Padres National Forest, in California, United States. Though not far from Big Sur, Purple […]
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 […]
Giant Crystal Cave Facts The Giant Crystal Cave or Cave of Crystal Giants names a true marvel of geology. It sits roughly 1000 ft (300 m) beneath the surface, outside of Chihuahua, Mexico, in North America. The site was accidentally discovered in 2000. The proximity of the incredible site to a nearby magma chamber makes it […]
Prince Edward Island Facts Firstly, the breathtakingly beautiful Prince Edward Island ranks a true geological marvel. It also remains renowned for its lush agricultural land, as well as its great swathes of pastoral land. In addition, the magnificent island represents one of the oldest settlements in the country. The location bears the name of Prince […]
Spotted Lake Facts The most noteworthy thing about the incredible Spotted Lake appears in the form of “spots” that materialize on its surface. In fact, these form on a regular basis, appearing each summer as the water slowly evaporates. This astonishing geological feature has also played a role in the history of the area. The indigenous First […]
