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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
Niagara Falls serves as the name collectively given to three magnificent waterfalls straddling the border between the United States and Canada, in North America. They also mark the southern end of Niagara Gorge. The three waterfalls that comprise Niagara Falls are the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The American Falls and the […]
Triple Divide Peak Facts To begin with, the slopes of Triple Divide Peak play an important role in the hydrologic cycle of North America. That’s because from this location rain or melting snow can potentially flow into either of three oceans. This makes this geological marvel one of only three such sites in the world. […]
Lechuguilla Cave Facts To begin with, the gorgeous Lechuguilla Cave ranks as the seventh longest cave known to man. It also ranks as the second deepest known cave located in the continental United States. Yet it remains most famous for its incredible formations, unusual geology, and remarkably pristine condition. Regulations limiting access to the site […]
Yosemite Falls Facts The truly magnificent and often breathtaking feature known as Yosemite Falls forms the highest known waterfall in North America. It also forms a principal part of the Yosemite National Park. It comprises one of the key attractions of the park, especially in the spring, when the water flow reaches its heaviest. The base of […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2tRMcNp Photographer: James St. John CC License: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Fantasy Canyon Facts If ever any place on Earth had an appropriate name, the absolutely incredible Fantasy Canyon must be it. This astonishing geological masterpiece sits in a remote and rather rugged section of North America. It also remains popular for the extraordinary geologic marvels present […]
The Great Salt Lake formed in North America, in the northern section of the state of Utah, in the United States. By volume, it is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere as well as the fourth largest terminal lake on earth. However, the size of the lake fluctuates quite significantly. The lake stays […]
The Petrified Forest lies located inside a National Park bearing the same name, in the United States, in North America. Specifically, it sits within the dual boundaries of the Native American Apache and Navajo counties in the state of Arizona. The Petrified Forest comprises the petrified remains of countless trees dating back many millions of […]
Hamilton Pool Facts Hamilton Pool ranks as another one of those incredible geological marvels that still remain virtually unknown outside of their own immediate area. However, it forms a popular destination for tourists who come to its area and then discover it. Two Native American tribes (the Lipan and the Tonkawa) of the Apache Nation, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2N7uTPB Photo Credit: NOAA Big Cottonwood Canyon Facts Big Cottonwood Canyon forms an extremely picturesque canyon located in a section of the Wasatch Mountain Range, in North America. The canyon remains extremely popular with tourists, partly because it contains numerous small lakes surrounded by terrain perfect hiking. Some trails hikers easily manage, while others tend […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1LpOJjN Papakolea Beach Facts The marvel of geology that is Papakolea Beach is one that will leave other beaches really green with envy. Just look at the incredible olivine beauty. Papakolea Beach actually formed from green sand. It formed in the Ka’u District, on the island of Hawaii. It also represents one of only […]
