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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
Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks Facts The Bureau of Land Management in the United States, in North America, manages the breathtaking Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks. The name means white cliffs in the language of the Native American Pueblo Nation. The beautiful Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks became a National Monument in 2001. By special arrangement with the U.S. government, […]
Devils Tower forms an impressive geological formation located in the Black Hills of Wyoming, in the United States, in North America. It formed from a type of igneous intrusion known as a laccolith. The formation rises an incredible 1,267 ft (386 m) above the terrain surrounding it. Also, the summit sits at an altitude of roughly […]
Spooky Gulch Facts The aptly-named feature known as Spooky Gulch forms a short, narrow slot canyon located in a rather isolated section of the country that it formed in. While truly visually stunning, it nonetheless remains by many to be considered a rather dark and often mysterious location through which to trek. Yet, perhaps for that […]
Mammoth Cave represents the largest cave system on earth that we know of. The system comprises multiple large caves and numerous tunnels. Even today, the full extent of the system remains unknown. The numerous tunnels are still under exploration. To date, the total explored length of the tunnels exceeds 400 mi (640 km). The cave […]
Red Canyon Facts Firstly, the breathtaking Red Canyon forms an incredibly picturesque slot canyon in a rugged and rather remote region. The Canyon also sits adjacent to the equally stunning Bryce Canyon National Park, located in the state of Utah. In fact, the location remains a highly popular tourist attraction for those who admire the beauty […]
Buckskin Gulch Facts Buckskin Gulch represents a magnificent slot canyon located in a rather remote and isolated region of North America. This incredible marvel of geology also joins one of the tributaries of the Paria River, which itself forms a tributary of the Colorado River. Furthermore, the gorgeous Buckskin Gulch remains the longest and deepest known […]
Old Faithful Facts Old Faithful represents a cone-type geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, in the United States, in North America. It also remains famous for being one of the most predictable geological features on the planet. The geyser received its name from the members of an expedition in 1870. Though not the largest geyser in […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2NCb17T Photographer: Renedrivers CC License: https://bit.ly/1E6HPMf[ Alamere Falls Facts The breathtaking work of geological forces known as Alamere Falls stands out from the crowd. In point of fact, it represents not only a remarkably beautiful waterfall, but also a highly uncommon one. It also forms what’s known as a tidefall. The gorgeous site therefore […]
Carcross Desert Facts The location known as the Carcross Desert stands out from other similar locations around the world. That’s partly due to its uniqueness. Just like the Maine Desert, its status as an actual desert also remains a source of ongoing debate among scientists. Assuming its status as confirmed, this remarkable geological feature further […]
Sliding Rock Facts This distinctive marvel of Nature bears the appropriate common name of Sliding Rock, for reasons that appear readily apparent to those who visit it. The time of its original discovery by the local Indigenous People, though, remains shrouded in mystery. The aptly-named formation, furthermore, forms a small yet marvelous slide-type waterfall. This […]
