Unique and Amazing Places and Species
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Eye of the Sahara Facts The Eye of the Sahara ranks as one of the most incredible geological marvels of our world. This phenomenal site sits in the Sahara Desert in western Mauritania, in Africa. Further, this extraordinary geological feature was actually unknown until it was accidentally spotted from space. Between its extreme remoteness and its […]Read More
Jeju Island Facts Jeju Island is a rather stunning volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan, a volcano 1,950 m (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island also measures roughly 45 mi (73 km) across, east to west, and 25 mi (40 km) from the north to the south. There is also a […]Read More
Ometepe Island is formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, in the Republic of Nicaragua. The island’s name derives from the Nahuatl words one (two) and tepetl (mountain), meaning two mountains. It is the largest island in Lake Nicaragua, as well as the largest volcanic island inside a freshwater lake in the world, a true marvel of geology. […]Read More
Erg Chebbi Facts Erg Chebbi serves as the common name for a Saharan erg located in the country of Morocco, in Africa. This geological formation also forms one of only two such ergs found in the country. The nearest sizable human habitation also lies roughly 37 mi (60 km) from the boundary of this site. A small […]
Lagoa do Fogo is the name of a beautiful crater lake located in the approximate center of Sao Miguel Island, in the Portuguese Azores Archipelago. Since 1074, the entire region around the lake also forms a protected area, forming the Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo. To preserve the pristine beauty of the region, the […]
The Haukadalur Geothermal Area forms an extraordinary region of geological beauty in southern Iceland. In fact, one of the geysers found in the area actually represents one of the first geysers that modern man discovered. The earliest known recorded mention of the spectacular landscape features was in 1294. At that time, an earthquake activated numerous hot […]
Pico da Neblina is the tallest mountain in the country of Brazil. The peak measures roughly 9,823 ft (2,994 m) above sea level. The mountain also sits within the Serra da Neblina section of the Guiana Highlands which straddles the border between Venezuela and Brazil. The peak of the mountain remains shrouded in clouds the […]
Mono Lake is a truly remarkable and beautiful lake in the Mono Basin, California. The geological processes behind its formation are sincerely fascinating. The Native Americans knew of the site (and took much better care of it) long before its discovery by American settlers. Despite the harsh environment, the Kutzadika’a people thrived in the region. […]
Mount Roraima forms an incredible natural wonder of geology and a type of formation popularly called a tepui. Mount Roraima also represents the highest such plateau in South America. Further, this remarkable place lists as one of the oldest geological formations on the planet, dated to roughly 2 billion years of age. The summit sits […]
The Turks and Caicos Islands comprise a British Overseas Territory. Both island chains are sub-groupings of tropical islands found within the Antilles Island Group. They also remain sparsely populated, with their primary source of income being tourism. The Turks and Caicos Islands also stay famous as an offshore financial center. The estimated resident population of […]
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 […]
Cerro Sarisarinama forms a rather remote tepui, and a flat-topped mountain, located within the boundaries of Jaua Sarisarinama National Park. It also sits in the far southwest portion of Bolivar State, Venezuela, in South America. Cerro Sarisarinama remains very near the border with the country of Brazil. The altitude range of Cerro Sarisarinama measures roughly 984–7,710 ft (300–2,350 m). The name […]
Palawan Island Facts Palawan Island is the largest island in the Palawan Province, in the Philippines. The majority of the site also remains in its pristine natural condition and most of the development is due to tourism. This rather breathtaking island ranks as one of the most beautiful on earth. The southern coast borders the Sulu […]
