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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
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 To the great surprise of many people, this small, in some ways unremarkable location actually forms one of several in the world bearing the name of New Year’s Island. This unusual fact, however, appears to have been entirely coincidental. It remains unverified if ancient Native Americans knew of its existence, but […]
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 […]
Pingualuit Crater Lake Facts The distinctive term of Pingualuit Crater Lake serves as the name of an astonishingly pristine lake. But the site also boasts an incredible history. In point of fact, this fantastic feature actually formed from a meteorite impact nearly 1.4 million years ago. As an understandable result, this lake represents a truly […]
Grand Falls Facts The fully appropriate term of Grand Falls serves as one of the common names generally applied to this visually stunning waterfall. This geological wonder also, however, goes by the equally apt other name of the Chocolate Falls, for some people. For the moment, it remains undetermined who among the various explorers to […]
Mono Lake Facts The relatively simple term of Mono Lake represents the name of a particularly impressive, and quite distinctive, body of water. Despite the comparative harshness of the surrounding environment, the site has a unique form of beauty all its own. The formation also has a highly unique history, extending far back into antiquity. […]
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 […]
