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A glacier is a large persistent body of ice. They form over many years, often centuries. Glaciers form only on land and should not be confused with icebergs which are huge bodies of ice that float on water. Glaciers and icebergs together hold most of Earth’s fresh waters. Here’s a list of the most amazing and famous glaciers in the...
The following is a list of the largest countries by area in the world which includes some pretty big places from Russia at number 1 all the way down to Algeria at number 10. 10 Largest Countries In The World 1. Russia – Largest country in the world by far with a size of 17,098,242 square km (6,601,668 square mi). 2. Canada – Second...
A sinkhole is a natural depression or hole in the Earth’s surface which may have various causes. Sinkholes may vary in size from 1 to 600 m (3.3 to 2,000 ft) both in diameter and depth, and vary in form. Sinkholes may be formed gradually or suddenly, and are found worldwide. 1. Great Blue Hole, Belize The first sinkhole in the list, and by...
1. Flame Lily (Gloriosa Superba) This unusual flowering plant is native of tropical regions of Asia and Africa and belongs to Colchicaceae family. Flame Lily usually grows as a tuberous climbing plant and produces unusual red or yellow flowers with wavy edges. It is the national flower of Zimbabwe. 2. Bee Orchid (Ophrys Apifera) Bee Orchid comes...
1. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan A magnificent Bamboo forest in the district of Arashiyama, west to Kyoto, Japan. 2. Giant Sequoia National Monument, California, United States Located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries...
A crater lake is a lake that forms in a volcanic crater or caldera. But could also refer to a lake form in an impact crater caused by a meteorite. 1. Crater Lake, Oregon, United States This crater lake is actually called Crater Lake. It is the 9th deepest lake in the world with a depth of 594 meters (1,949 ft)! The lake partly fills a nearly 2,148...
The most incredible caves around the world are the caves where stalactites and stalagmites are found. A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man-made structures such as bridges and mines. A stalagmite is a type of formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of...
10 Most Active Volcanoes In The World Here’s a list of the Most Active Volcanoes in the World. The volcanoes below are considered especially dangerous due to latest eruptions or due to being included in the Decade Volcanoes list. The Decade Volcanoes list is a list of 16 volcanoes worldwide identified by the International Association of...
1. Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland The impressive cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean and reach a maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft). With almost 1 million visitors a year, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland most famous attractions. 2. Kalaupapa Cliffs, Hawaii, United States Located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the...
While this list of waterfalls is subjective, there’s no arguing that all the waterfalls in this list are incredible. You can add more waterfalls you think are amazing in the comments area 1. Iguazu Falls, South America. These falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil and are one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Its brink...
