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What Is The Breath-taking ‘Fly Geyser’ in Nevada?

What Is The Breath-taking ‘Fly Geyser’ in Nevada?

At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Fly Geyser in Nevada, USA, was a creature from another planet but this incredible structure is actually a man-made geothermal geyser. The structure was actually accidentally created due to well drilling in 1964, while searching for sources of geothermal energy. As the well was not […]

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10 Natural Wonders of North America

10 Natural Wonders of North America

The continent of North America covers a huge expanse of almost 10 million square miles, so it is perhaps unsurprising that the area is home to some of the most incredible places on the planet. Whether it’s the cold beauty of the Alaskan north or the stunning landscapes of Mexico in the far south, the […]

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Frozen Methane Bubbles that Transform Abraham Lake

Frozen Methane Bubbles that Transform Abraham Lake

The photos below may look like a sea of bizarrely shaped jellyfish but these strange shapes below the frozen waters of Abraham lake are in fact methane bubbles. The methane gas bubbles are emitted from bacteria after it has consumed dead organic matter (animals and leaves) found at the bottom of the lake. Most of the time these bubbles […]

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Thor’s Well in Oregon – Drainpipe of the Pacific

Thor’s Well in Oregon – Drainpipe of the Pacific

Thor’s Well a deep sinkhole that sits on the edge of Oregon Coast near Cape Perpetua. This natural salt water fountain is a 20 feet deep hole, also known as the “drainpipe of the Pacific”. When the tide is high enough the well is filled with water before being spectacularly emptied again. When to visit Thor’s Well? Travellers […]

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Tamul waterfalls – everything you need to know before visiting

Tamul waterfalls – everything you need to know before visiting

Tamul is the highest waterfall in the state of San Luis Potosi Mexico with a drop of 344 feet (105 metres). It is a great place to visit if you love nature and enjoy outdoor activities. To get to the waterfalls you can hire a rowing boat with a group of people. According to some reviews on tripadviser […]

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Is ‘The Wave’ The Most Beautiful Rock Formation On Earth?

Is ‘The Wave’ The Most Beautiful Rock Formation On Earth?

While professional artists can produce some breath taking pieces of work, the most stunning examples of artistry are often created by Mother Nature herself. A trip to the deserts of Arizona provides the perfect example of this. On the slopes of Coyote Buttes near the Arizona – Utah border there lies a rock formation known […]

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