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 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
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 Facts This beautiful, secluded work of Nature and geological processes bears the somewhat informative common name of Linville Falls. This breathtaking formation’s a picturesque waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the United States. The marvelous formation continues on after the falls, evenutally reaching Lake James. Its great beauty belies a […]
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 […]
The Wave Facts The short and simple, but descriptive, term of The Wave serves as the name of a particularly beautiful and remarkable geological formation. It also now represents one of the sites most frequently visited by tourists in its part of the continent. It’s also presently managed and maintained by the Bureau of Land […]
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 […]
