Unique and Amazing Places and Species
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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
La Brea Tar Pits Facts The La Brea Tar Pits ranks as an extraordinary and unique geological feature. Incredible as it may sound, they lie within a major metropolitan area in the United States. The ancient Native American tribes indigenous to the area knew these well. The Chumash and Tongva tribes used the naturally occurring tar […]
Avery Island Facts Firstly, Avery Island is a truly unique geological site with a decidedly spicy story to tell. That’s because the entire inland portion of the small island actually conceals an enormous salt dome. Quite understandably, the location has been used for salt mining for many centuries. Not surprisingly, the Native Americans also used […]
Linville Falls is a picturesque waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the United States. The falls move in several distinct steps, beginning with a twin set of upper falls. The falls then progresses to move down a small gorge and culminating in a high-volume 45-foot (14 m) drop. Linville Falls has the highest volume of any […]
Devils Kettle Falls Facts The mysterious, not to mention appealing, Devil’s Kettle Falls constitutes an almost unknown natural wonder. It also remains a mystery that still defies explanation. And who doesn’t love a good mystery? This unique waterfall known as Devil’s Kettle Falls remains a central part of the Judge C.R. Magney State Park. It […]
Hiddenite remains an extremely small, rugged, and also unincorporated community and the census-designated area located in east-central Alexander County, North Carolina. It forms part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area represents an absolutely inexplicable marvel of geology. That occurs because the rugged terrain conceals a unique nature virtually unknown to most individuals outside of […]
Minerva Springs and Terrace Facts Firstly, Minerva Springs and Terrace forms part of the equally beautiful and famous Mammoth Hot Springs. This forms a series of travertine terraces, yet only one of the myriad marvels of geology found in Yellowstone Park. In addition, this visually stunning marvel of geology formed within the boundaries of three […]
The Wave Facts The Wave represents a truly lovely and magnificent geological formation that remains managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The amazing site in North America remains well-known among photographers, due to its incredible color patterns and undulating forms. Dedicated hikers love the region for the extreme difficulty in simply reaching it. This […]
Ringing Rocks Facts Ringing Rocks represents proof that our beautiful world still harbors many mysteries, both large and small. This still unexplained conglomeration of stones forms one of those. This wonder of geology is a small (but no less mysterious for its size) field of boulders. It formed in what man now call Bucks County, […]
The Calhan Paint Mines is a truly remarkable location. It combines astonishing geological formations with a dazzling array of naturally occurring colors. The place is popular as an impressive archaeological site as well. In fact, evidence indicates that ancient Native Americans utilized it as much as 9,000 years ago. This incredible site is located near the town […]
