The
unwavering urge to explore our environment is planted deeply within all
of us. Luckily, our planet is home to an endless number of natural
wonders waiting to be soaked in, giving us enough adventure to last
a lifetime.
check out our compilation of a few
indescribably beautiful places on Earth that will inspire you to get out
of your chair and plunge into the wilderness.
This colorfully striped surreal mountain range is considered one of Earth’s most incredible geological wonders.
Mount Roraima is a flat-topped prominence bounded by sharp cliffs sitting between the borders of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.
Separated
from the ocean by only a narrow strip of land, Lake Hillier owes its
vivid pink color to the presence of microalgae Dunaliella salina.
12. The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Originally set on fire
to prevent emissions of poisonous chemicals, Darvaza gas crater has been
burning for decades in the middle of the Turkmenistan desert.
11. Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska
These
mesmerizing ice caves buried under the Mendenhall Glacier feature
glimmering blue walls that hugely add to the magic of the place.
10. The Sunken Forest of Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan
The Sunken Forest is a submerged group of trees inside Lake Kaindy in Kazakhstan, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
9. Pulpit Rock, Norway
Pulpit Rock is a vertical
cliff hanging over Lysefjord and a popular tourist site providing
a dramatic overlook of the vast landscape spreading below.
8. Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan
This public park in Japan
is traversed by snaking trails and impresses tourists with millions
of blooming flowers throughout the year.
7. Angel Falls, Venezuela
Located in the Venezuelan jungle, Angel Falls
is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, falling from 3,212 feet
(979 m) high. During the summer, water evaporates before even hitting
the ground.
6. Nyiragongo Lava Lake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
This lava lake containing
molten lava beneath a surface of solidified black plates is enclosed
in the crater of Nyiragongo Volcano, creating a somewhat apocalyptic
sight.
5. Grand Prismatic Spring, USA
The Grand Prismatic
Spring in Yellowstone National Park, the largest hot spring in the
United States, contains special bacteria that cause the water to turn
practically every shade of the rainbow.
4. Scoresby Sund, Greenland
The colorful homes along Greenland’s
coastline are beautifully accompanied by the massive icebergs trapped
in the fjord system of Scoresby Sund.
3. Klaksvík, Faroe Islands
Residents
of Klaksvík only have to look out their windows to witness the terrific
sight of the monstrous ridge neighboring the town.
2. Rice Terraces of Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam
The precisely constructed rice terraces of the rural districts in Vietnam make for an utterly intriguing landscape.
1. The Wave, USA
This swirling sandstone feature is an iconic section on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes with a demanding Mars-like terrain.
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