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Fly Geyser Facts Related Articles Fly Geyser Origins Firstly, the stunning Fly Geyser accidentally formed in 1964. It occurred due to the digging of a well as part of an exploration for geothermal energy. It continues to be unclear whether the people failed to cap correctly, or not. As a result, dissolved minerals began rising […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photo: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2GrR5VT Photo: Jorge Figueroa CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin History Firstly, about three weeks prior to the actual eruption, people near Paricutin village heard rumbling noises that resembled thunder. These were actually extremely deep magmatic earthquakes. Secondly, Paricutin also began as a small fissure in a […]Read More
Pewits Nest Facts Related Articles Pewits Nest Physical Description First of all, the Nature Reserve containing Pewits Nest actually only covers a surprisingly small region. That holds true due to the fact that it encompasses a total area of only 9 acres (3.6 hectares). However, the site perfectly proves the old adage that beauty comes […]Read More
New Year’s Island Facts Related Articles New Year’s Island Physical Description Regardless of its great ecological importance, the surprising New Year’s Island actually only has an extremely tiny total area. In point of fact, this relatively vital, yet little-known location only encompasses an area measuring about 392,000 sq ft, or 9 acres (3.6 ha). It […]
Coudersport Ice Mine Facts Related Articles Coudersport Ice Mine Geology The Coudersport Ice Mine is part of the northernmost section of the Appalachian Mountains. These mountains lie in the eastern portion of the United States. There are numerous overlapping fissures riddling this section of the range which is part of the ancient Lock Haven Formation The […]
Pingualuit Crater Lake Facts Related Articles Pingualuit Crater Lake Physical Description The astounding feature known as Pingualuit Crater Lake fits in perfectly with its surroundings. This landscape itself has been frequently described as lunar. This very state of relative desolation, however, only serves to further highlight the magnificence of the site. The marvelous location also […]
Grand Falls Facts Related Articles Grand Falls Physical Description Spotting the truly breathtaking formation known to man as Grand Falls makes several things immediately clear. To the amazement of those who have the good fortune to visit it, this site remains incredible for not just its beauty, but for its sheer size as well. Certainly, […]
Mono Lake Facts Related Articles Mono Lake Physical Description The eerily beautiful Mono Lake never fails to capture the instantaneous attention of anyone fortunate enough to visits the site. That holds true due to a combination of incredible factors, though. Certainly it boasts a respectable size, but it’s visual distinctiveness entirely sets it apart. This […]
Pewits Nest Facts Related Articles Pewits Nest Physical Description First of all, the Nature Reserve containing Pewits Nest actually only covers a surprisingly small region. That holds true due to the fact that it encompasses a total area of only 9 acres (3.6 hectares). However, the site perfectly proves the old adage that beauty comes […]
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 Related Articles Homestead Caldera Physical Description Firstly, geological evidence indicates that Homestead Caldera formed nearly 10,000 years ago. Furthermore, it constitutes only one of many found throughout the region. The impressive dome itself measures roughly 55 ft (16.7 m) in height. That dome also spans roughly 400 ft (122 m) in diameter. […]
Death Valley Facts Related Articles Death Valley Geology Death Valley remains considered to be one of the finest examples of its type of feature in the world. The area classifies among scientists as a basin and range configuration. The incredible area also sits at the extreme southern end of a trough known as Walker Lane. […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2AHIqXW Photo: Lucas Löffler Public Domain Image Antelope Canyon Facts Related Articles Source: https://bit.ly/2lvwy6o Photo: Meckimac CCL: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Antelope Canyon Physical Description The mind-boggling Antelope Canyon truly dazzles the eye and befuddles the min of those who experience it firsthand. The formation does not do so, however, due to it sheer physical size, but […]
