51 natural wonders of the world but strange at the same time, presented in a colourful PowerPoint with a small description for each.
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Top Ten Australian Landforms
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Weird Landscapes – one finds on Earth
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10 Natural Wonder of the World
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10 Natural Wonders of the World (PowerPoint)Yaryalitsa
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This document summarizes 5 beautiful places around the world:
1) Glass Beach in California, which is made of smooth, polished bits of colored glass instead of sand.
2) Hobbiton in New Zealand, which is the permanent film set for The Lord of the Rings and has become a tourist attraction.
3) Hidden Beach on Marieta Island in Mexico, which is surrounded by mountain grooves and cliffs and has crystal clear waters.
4) Giethoorn village in the Netherlands, known as the "Venice of the North", which can only be navigated by boat or walking bridges over canals.
5) Pamukkale in Turkey, which has white travert
http://www.scenic.com/ | The seven natural wonders of the world represent the highest, largest, and most beautiful sights to occur on Earth. We’ll travel around the world and highlight what makes these seven natural phenomenons so wondrous.
This document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
The Bermuda Triangle, where many ships and planes have disappeared without explanation. The Loch Ness Monster, legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake. The Zodiac Killer, who murdered people in California in the 1960s-70s and whose identity remains unknown. Several other mysteries are also mentioned, such as Bigfoot, the lost city of Atlantis, strange signals detected in space, and unexplained archaeological sites. The document explores various theories but most of these historical puzzles remain unsolved.
This document summarizes seven natural wonders of the world: the Northern Lights, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Paricutin Volcano, and Rio de Janeiro Harbour. For each wonder, it provides key details about their location, size, features, and why they are considered a natural wonder.
The document lists and describes seven natural wonders of the world:
1) Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world and destination for thousands of tourists.
2) The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system off the coast of Australia.
3) The Grand Canyon, a vast gorge in Arizona known for its unique geology and colors.
4) Victoria Falls, a spectacular waterfall between Zambia and Zimbabwe called "the smoke that thunders."
5) Rio de Janeiro harbor, a beautiful natural harbor in Brazil with wonderful climate and beaches.
6) Paricutin Volcano in Mexico, whose sudden formation in 1943 was fully documented.
7) The
The document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
- Kryptos, an encrypted sculpture on the grounds of the CIA that remains partially unsolved.
- The Tamam Shud case, where an unidentified man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948 holding a scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud."
- The Bermuda Triangle, where a number of ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the western part of the North Atlantic.
- Giant stone balls and statues left by ancient cultures in Costa Rica and Easter Island whose origins remain unclear.
Several other mysteries are mentioned more briefly, such as the Green Children of Woolpit,
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Ballarat, Shark Bay, Bondi Beach, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Kangaroo Island, Kakadu National Park, Port Arthur, Heart Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sydney Opera House.
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10 Natural Wonders of the World (PowerPoint)Yaryalitsa
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This document summarizes 5 beautiful places around the world:
1) Glass Beach in California, which is made of smooth, polished bits of colored glass instead of sand.
2) Hobbiton in New Zealand, which is the permanent film set for The Lord of the Rings and has become a tourist attraction.
3) Hidden Beach on Marieta Island in Mexico, which is surrounded by mountain grooves and cliffs and has crystal clear waters.
4) Giethoorn village in the Netherlands, known as the "Venice of the North", which can only be navigated by boat or walking bridges over canals.
5) Pamukkale in Turkey, which has white travert
http://www.scenic.com/ | The seven natural wonders of the world represent the highest, largest, and most beautiful sights to occur on Earth. We’ll travel around the world and highlight what makes these seven natural phenomenons so wondrous.
This document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
The Bermuda Triangle, where many ships and planes have disappeared without explanation. The Loch Ness Monster, legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake. The Zodiac Killer, who murdered people in California in the 1960s-70s and whose identity remains unknown. Several other mysteries are also mentioned, such as Bigfoot, the lost city of Atlantis, strange signals detected in space, and unexplained archaeological sites. The document explores various theories but most of these historical puzzles remain unsolved.
This document summarizes seven natural wonders of the world: the Northern Lights, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Paricutin Volcano, and Rio de Janeiro Harbour. For each wonder, it provides key details about their location, size, features, and why they are considered a natural wonder.
The document lists and describes seven natural wonders of the world:
1) Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world and destination for thousands of tourists.
2) The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system off the coast of Australia.
3) The Grand Canyon, a vast gorge in Arizona known for its unique geology and colors.
4) Victoria Falls, a spectacular waterfall between Zambia and Zimbabwe called "the smoke that thunders."
5) Rio de Janeiro harbor, a beautiful natural harbor in Brazil with wonderful climate and beaches.
6) Paricutin Volcano in Mexico, whose sudden formation in 1943 was fully documented.
7) The
The document discusses several unsolved mysteries from around the world, including:
- Kryptos, an encrypted sculpture on the grounds of the CIA that remains partially unsolved.
- The Tamam Shud case, where an unidentified man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948 holding a scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud."
- The Bermuda Triangle, where a number of ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the western part of the North Atlantic.
- Giant stone balls and statues left by ancient cultures in Costa Rica and Easter Island whose origins remain unclear.
Several other mysteries are mentioned more briefly, such as the Green Children of Woolpit,
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Ballarat, Shark Bay, Bondi Beach, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Kangaroo Island, Kakadu National Park, Port Arthur, Heart Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sydney Opera House.
Worksheet for PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks at:
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The document provides a lesson plan for teaching students about life under the sea, including the ocean food chain, different marine habitats and animals, and facts about ocean geography. The lesson aims to help students learn to recognize ocean plants and animals, understand the ocean food chain, and acknowledge that sea life is part of the global ecosystem. Materials needed include computers and a movie to enhance the learning experience.
Australia is an island continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons are opposite of those in Europe. It is composed of 7 territories and has a population of around 22 million people. The capital is Canberra, and the largest city is Sydney. Aboriginal Australians have lived in Australia for over 40,000 years, but now only represent 1% of the population. Some iconic Australian symbols include Uluru, kangaroos, and the Sydney Opera House.
The document discusses various animals that live in the rainforest, including lemurs, red-eyed tree frogs, macaws, toucans, squirrel monkeys, emerald tree boas, blue morpho butterflies, poison dart frogs, quetzals, anacondas, and sloths. It also provides photo credits for the images used.
TOP 10 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS COUNTRIES IN THE WORLDSusitra Anandan
This document lists the top 10 tourist attraction countries in the world based on international tourist arrivals in 2017. France topped the list with 86.9 million tourists, followed by Spain with 81.8 million, and the United States with 75.9 million. Some of the major tourist attractions in these countries include Paris and French coastal towns, Spanish beaches and Latin American tourists, and the diverse landscapes and cities in the US. China, Italy, Mexico, the UK, Turkey, Germany, and Thailand round out the top 10, attracting tourists through attractions such as Chinese culture and history, Italian art and cuisine, Mexican beaches and ruins, British scenery and landmarks, Istanbul sites, German Christmas markets, and Thai beaches and nightlife
The document provides information about transportation and tourist attractions in Thailand. It discusses the main modes of transportation in Thailand including buses, taxis, and sky trains. It then lists several popular tourist destinations in Thailand such as Bangkok, Phuket, and Krabi, and provides brief descriptions of each location and some of their main attractions. It also includes emergency contact numbers for Thailand.
Summer is the hottest season between spring and autumn, with the longest days and shortest nights. It is warm because the earth is directly facing the sun during this time. Most people associate summer with fun activities like picnics and visiting beaches or parks as schools are on break and offices are less busy. People wear light, cool clothing and fruits like apricots and strawberries ripen.
The document defines several major habitat types on Earth: oceans cover 71% of the planet's surface; coastal areas have shallow waters near land; rainforests have tall trees, warm climates, and abundant plants and animals; polar regions are the coldest areas in the north and south; deserts are extremely dry with little water and few plants or animals; and grasslands have grass but few trees due to dry or poor soil conditions.
Powerpoint designed for children ages 8-10. This is just a basic overview of the rainforest layers and some of the animals that live in the rainforest.
This document lists several famous American landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each one. It describes the locations and key features of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, the US Capitol, the Gateway Arch, the Alamo, the Grand Canyon, and the Space Needle.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Some key symbols of Irish culture and Saint Patrick's Day include the shamrock plant, leprechauns, and the color green. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland as a national holiday and in other places around the world, often with parades in cities like Dublin and New York City.
This document provides information about the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Each season is described in terms of typical weather patterns, daylight hours, associated months, and common clothing worn during that time of year. Pictures are also included to illustrate characteristics of each season, such as snowy scenes for winter, blooming flowers for spring, beach activities for summer, and changing leaf colors in fall. Students are asked to review the key details about each season, such as winter being the coldest season and summer being the warmest.
Yellowstone National Park is located primarily in Wyoming but also extends into Montana and Idaho, covering 2,219,789 acres. The Yellowstone Caldera is the largest volcanic system in North America, formed by exceptionally large eruptions, with an underground magma chamber estimated to be 60 km long, 29 km wide and 5-12 km deep. The caldera is considered an active supervolcano that has erupted powerfully several times over the last two million years. Features within the park include the Yellowstone Falls, with Upper and Lower Falls on the Yellowstone River, plunging into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Old Faithful Geyser erupts approximately every 91 minutes and is the most famous gey
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, people celebrate by wearing green, decorating with green, and participating in parades. The holiday is commemorated not just in Ireland but in many other places around the world. Common symbols of Saint Patrick's Day include the shamrock, leprechauns, and items related to Irish culture like the harp and Celtic crosses.
8 places to visited in Thailand are Wat Phra That Suthon in Phrae province, Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai province, Rama IX Park in Bangkok province, Dragon Descendants Museum in Supanburi provice, Tat Ton National Park in Chaiyaphum province, Phanom Rung in Buriram province, Koh Jum Koh Pu in Krabi province, Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakornsrithammarat province.
Australia has 16 world heritage sites including historic towns and landscapes. It is home to unique flora and fauna found nowhere else, including kangaroos, emus, and the platypus. Australia produces over 1 trillion bottles of wine annually and has a diverse, multicultural population speaking over 200 languages.
This document describes 27 unique and beautiful locations around the world, including natural wonders like the Pearl Waterfall in China and Mount Roraima in Venezuela, man-made structures like the Palm Island in Dubai and Fifa Stadium in Qatar, and cultural sites like Petra in Jordan and Sameba Cathedral in Georgia. The document concludes with a message about cherishing Earth's beauty and not harming nature.
The document summarizes wildlife and plant life found in Antarctica. It describes how animals like penguins, seals, whales, and fish have adapted to survive in the extreme cold through mechanisms like insulating fat layers, antifreeze proteins, and compact bodies. It notes that the only land animals are penguins and seals. Plants are also very limited due to the harsh climate with only mosses and liverworts able to grow for short periods in summer.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document describes several plants with unusual characteristics:
1) The titan arum is one of the largest individual flowers in the world, growing up to 3 meters tall with a foul odor.
2) Rafflesia arnoldii produces the largest individual bloom, which can grow over 3 feet wide and smells bad. It is a parasitic plant with no leaves, stems, or roots.
3) Hydnora africana is an unusual flesh-colored parasitic flower in South African deserts that attracts carrion beetles with its putrid smell.
The document provides a lesson plan for teaching students about life under the sea, including the ocean food chain, different marine habitats and animals, and facts about ocean geography. The lesson aims to help students learn to recognize ocean plants and animals, understand the ocean food chain, and acknowledge that sea life is part of the global ecosystem. Materials needed include computers and a movie to enhance the learning experience.
Australia is an island continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons are opposite of those in Europe. It is composed of 7 territories and has a population of around 22 million people. The capital is Canberra, and the largest city is Sydney. Aboriginal Australians have lived in Australia for over 40,000 years, but now only represent 1% of the population. Some iconic Australian symbols include Uluru, kangaroos, and the Sydney Opera House.
The document discusses various animals that live in the rainforest, including lemurs, red-eyed tree frogs, macaws, toucans, squirrel monkeys, emerald tree boas, blue morpho butterflies, poison dart frogs, quetzals, anacondas, and sloths. It also provides photo credits for the images used.
TOP 10 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS COUNTRIES IN THE WORLDSusitra Anandan
This document lists the top 10 tourist attraction countries in the world based on international tourist arrivals in 2017. France topped the list with 86.9 million tourists, followed by Spain with 81.8 million, and the United States with 75.9 million. Some of the major tourist attractions in these countries include Paris and French coastal towns, Spanish beaches and Latin American tourists, and the diverse landscapes and cities in the US. China, Italy, Mexico, the UK, Turkey, Germany, and Thailand round out the top 10, attracting tourists through attractions such as Chinese culture and history, Italian art and cuisine, Mexican beaches and ruins, British scenery and landmarks, Istanbul sites, German Christmas markets, and Thai beaches and nightlife
The document provides information about transportation and tourist attractions in Thailand. It discusses the main modes of transportation in Thailand including buses, taxis, and sky trains. It then lists several popular tourist destinations in Thailand such as Bangkok, Phuket, and Krabi, and provides brief descriptions of each location and some of their main attractions. It also includes emergency contact numbers for Thailand.
Summer is the hottest season between spring and autumn, with the longest days and shortest nights. It is warm because the earth is directly facing the sun during this time. Most people associate summer with fun activities like picnics and visiting beaches or parks as schools are on break and offices are less busy. People wear light, cool clothing and fruits like apricots and strawberries ripen.
The document defines several major habitat types on Earth: oceans cover 71% of the planet's surface; coastal areas have shallow waters near land; rainforests have tall trees, warm climates, and abundant plants and animals; polar regions are the coldest areas in the north and south; deserts are extremely dry with little water and few plants or animals; and grasslands have grass but few trees due to dry or poor soil conditions.
Powerpoint designed for children ages 8-10. This is just a basic overview of the rainforest layers and some of the animals that live in the rainforest.
This document lists several famous American landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each one. It describes the locations and key features of the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, the US Capitol, the Gateway Arch, the Alamo, the Grand Canyon, and the Space Needle.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Some key symbols of Irish culture and Saint Patrick's Day include the shamrock plant, leprechauns, and the color green. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland as a national holiday and in other places around the world, often with parades in cities like Dublin and New York City.
This document provides information about the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Each season is described in terms of typical weather patterns, daylight hours, associated months, and common clothing worn during that time of year. Pictures are also included to illustrate characteristics of each season, such as snowy scenes for winter, blooming flowers for spring, beach activities for summer, and changing leaf colors in fall. Students are asked to review the key details about each season, such as winter being the coldest season and summer being the warmest.
Yellowstone National Park is located primarily in Wyoming but also extends into Montana and Idaho, covering 2,219,789 acres. The Yellowstone Caldera is the largest volcanic system in North America, formed by exceptionally large eruptions, with an underground magma chamber estimated to be 60 km long, 29 km wide and 5-12 km deep. The caldera is considered an active supervolcano that has erupted powerfully several times over the last two million years. Features within the park include the Yellowstone Falls, with Upper and Lower Falls on the Yellowstone River, plunging into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Old Faithful Geyser erupts approximately every 91 minutes and is the most famous gey
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, people celebrate by wearing green, decorating with green, and participating in parades. The holiday is commemorated not just in Ireland but in many other places around the world. Common symbols of Saint Patrick's Day include the shamrock, leprechauns, and items related to Irish culture like the harp and Celtic crosses.
8 places to visited in Thailand are Wat Phra That Suthon in Phrae province, Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai province, Rama IX Park in Bangkok province, Dragon Descendants Museum in Supanburi provice, Tat Ton National Park in Chaiyaphum province, Phanom Rung in Buriram province, Koh Jum Koh Pu in Krabi province, Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakornsrithammarat province.
Australia has 16 world heritage sites including historic towns and landscapes. It is home to unique flora and fauna found nowhere else, including kangaroos, emus, and the platypus. Australia produces over 1 trillion bottles of wine annually and has a diverse, multicultural population speaking over 200 languages.
This document describes 27 unique and beautiful locations around the world, including natural wonders like the Pearl Waterfall in China and Mount Roraima in Venezuela, man-made structures like the Palm Island in Dubai and Fifa Stadium in Qatar, and cultural sites like Petra in Jordan and Sameba Cathedral in Georgia. The document concludes with a message about cherishing Earth's beauty and not harming nature.
The document summarizes wildlife and plant life found in Antarctica. It describes how animals like penguins, seals, whales, and fish have adapted to survive in the extreme cold through mechanisms like insulating fat layers, antifreeze proteins, and compact bodies. It notes that the only land animals are penguins and seals. Plants are also very limited due to the harsh climate with only mosses and liverworts able to grow for short periods in summer.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document describes several plants with unusual characteristics:
1) The titan arum is one of the largest individual flowers in the world, growing up to 3 meters tall with a foul odor.
2) Rafflesia arnoldii produces the largest individual bloom, which can grow over 3 feet wide and smells bad. It is a parasitic plant with no leaves, stems, or roots.
3) Hydnora africana is an unusual flesh-colored parasitic flower in South African deserts that attracts carrion beetles with its putrid smell.
This PowerPoint was one very small part of my Ecology Interactions Unit from the website http://sciencepowerpoint.com/index.html .This unit includes a 3 part 2000+ Slide PowerPoint loaded with activities, project ideas, critical class notes (red slides), review opportunities, challenge questions with answers, 3 PowerPoint review games (125 slides each) and much more. A bundled homework package and detailed unit notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow.
Areas of Focus within The Ecology Interactions Unit: Levels of Biological Organization (Ecology), Parts of the Biosphere, Habitat, Ecological Niche, Types of Competition, Competitive Exclusion Theory, Animal Interactions, Food Webs, Predator Prey Relationships, Camouflage, Population Sampling, Abundance, Relative Abundance, Diversity, Mimicry, Batesian Mimicry, Mullerian Mimicry, Symbiosis, Parasitism, Mutualism, Commensalism, Plant and Animal Interactions, Coevolution, Animal Strategies to Eat Plants, Plant Defense Mechanisms, Exotic Species, Impacts of Invasive Exotic Species.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you again and best wishes.
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Plant divisions gymnosperms and angiospermseziennker
This document summarizes the key characteristics and divisions of vascular seed plants. It describes the two main groups, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Gymnosperms produce naked seeds on cone scales, lack flowers, and have needle-like or scale-like leaves. They are divided into four groups including conifers. Angiosperms enclose seeds in an ovary that develops into a fruit. They are characterized by flowers and are divided into monocots and dicots.
The document classifies plants into two main groups: flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Non-flowering plants are further divided into mosses, ferns, and gymnosperms. Mosses have no true roots or vascular tissues, simple stems and leaves, and reproduce via spores from capsules dispersed by wind. Ferns have roots, feathery leaves, underground stems, and vascular tissues, reproducing via spores on leaf undersides. Gymnosperms are tall evergreen trees like pine trees with needle-shaped leaves, cones, and naked seeds in female cones. Flowering plants are divided into monocots and dicots based on their seed and leaf characteristics.
The document lists and describes 15 of the most impressive natural wonders around the world, including Angel Falls in Venezuela, the highest waterfall in the world; Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii; Halong Bay in Vietnam, featuring thousands of limestone islands; and the Grand Canyon, which was carved over 6 million years. It emphasizes that these natural wonders are more amazing than any structures built by humans and urges protecting them.
The document discusses key facts about tropical rainforests. It notes that rainforests cover only 6% of the planet's surface but contain over half of all plant and animal species. The largest rainforest, the Amazon, spans 2.5 million square miles across South America and produces over 20% of the world's oxygen. Rainforests exist near the equator in a band around the globe, where temperatures remain warm year-round without freezing. Over 30 million species of plants and animals, including toucans, jaguars, monkeys, frogs, gorillas, tigers, and gibbons, live together in the dense environments of the rainforest.
The document describes 12 unique geological landmarks around the world. It provides brief descriptions of each location, including Danxia Landform formations in China, the Enchanted Well in Brazil's Chapada Diamantina National Park, Fly Geyser in Nevada, Ice Towers on Mount Erebus in Antarctica, Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks in New Mexico, thermal pools at Pamukkale in Turkey, the massive salt flats of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Stone Forest formations in China, eroded rock formations in Argentina's Valley of the Moon, dramatic limestone karsts at Wulingyan in China's Hunan province.
The document describes 12 unique geological landmarks around the world. It provides brief descriptions of each location, including Danxia Landform formations in China, the Enchanted Well in Brazil's Chapada Diamantina National Park, Fly Geyser in Nevada, Ice Towers on Mount Erebus in Antarctica, Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks in New Mexico, thermal pools at Pamukkale in Turkey, the massive salt flats of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Stone Forest formations in China, eroded rock formations in Argentina's Valley of the Moon, dramatic limestone formations at Wulingyan in China's Hunan province.
The document lists and briefly describes 10 of the most surreal places in the world, including Mount Roraima in South America, known for its sheer cliffs and tabletop shape formed over 2 billion years; Aogashima in Japan, a volcanic island with steep cliffs and a caldera; and Fly Geyser in Nevada, formed when a well was drilled and left unsealed, causing minerals and algae to form strange mounds. Other surreal places mentioned include Zhangye Danxia in China, known for its colorful rock formations; Socotra Island off Yemen, home to unique flora and fauna; Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia; and Tianzi Mountains in
13 mysteries of nature and geological wonders shiva prasad
This document provides summaries of 13 geological mysteries and wonders around the world, including The Wave rock formation between Arizona and Utah, Antelope Canyon in Arizona known for its narrow sandstone slots, the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize which is a large underwater sinkhole, and the Hell Gate in Uzbekistan which has been burning natural gas that was ignited after a drilling accident. Other sights mentioned include the Giant's Causeway in Ireland composed of unusual hexagonal basalt columns, Wave Rock in Australia shaped like a breaking ocean wave, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol in the Philippines formed from limestone, and the Bermuda Triangle where some ships and planes have disappeared.
10 Mysterious Geological Wonders of world.pptUsmanAli667219
This document describes 10 mysterious geological wonders from around the world, including The Wave in Arizona/Utah, Antelope Canyon in Arizona, the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize, the Crystal Cave of the Giants in Mexico, the Eye of the Sahara in Mauritania, the Blue Lake Cave in Brazil, the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, Hell Gate in Uzbekistan, Wave Rock in Australia, and the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines. Each entry provides details about the unique geological formation and its natural beauty.
This document summarizes 10 mysterious geological wonders from around the world, including The Wave in Arizona/Utah, Antelope Canyon in Arizona, the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize, the Crystal Cave of the Giants in Mexico, the Eye of the Sahara desert formation in Mauritania, the Blue Lake Cave in Brazil, the Giants Causeway volcanic formations in Ireland, Hell Gate, an underground gas fire that has been burning for 35 years in Uzbekistan, Wave Rock in Australia which is shaped like an ocean wave, and the Chocolate Hills cone-shaped limestone formations in the Philippines.
Allan Ponniah | 10 mysterious geological wondersAllan Ponniah
This document summarizes 10 mysterious geological wonders from around the world, including The Wave in Arizona/Utah known for its unique rock formations, Antelope Canyon's photogenic slot canyons, the deep blue hole in Belize, giant crystals found in a mine in Mexico, the circular Eye of the Sahara structure in Mauritania, the underground blue lake in Brazil's caves, Northern Ireland's Giants Causeway volcanic formations, a gas fire that has burned for decades in Uzbekistan called Hell Gate, Australia's Wave Rock shaped like an ocean wave, and the cone-shaped Chocolate Hills found in the Philippines.
The document summarizes several unique geological formations around the world:
1) The Great Blue Hole located off the coast of Belize is a large, perfectly circular underwater sinkhole that appears blue in color due to its depth and gives its name to similar formations.
2) The Richat Structure in Mauritania is a giant circular formation visible from space that was originally thought to be caused by a meteorite but is now believed to be from uplift and erosion.
3) The Blue Lake Cave in Brazil features an impressive underground lake surrounded by stalactites, stalagmites, and blue colored water.
Strange and spectacular places around the worldssg_jaiswal
The Mystery Spot near Santa Cruz, California is famous for defying the laws of physics and making people feel like they are constantly swinging even when standing still inside the oddly tilted cabin. The illusion is believed to be caused by the tilted environment and floor inducing visual distortions that affect perceptions of height and orientation.
Inside the tilted room, perceptions of the height and orientation of objects are distorted. Even when viewing the building from outside on level ground, the slant of the roof causes misperceptions when judging the height of people inside.
This document summarizes several unique natural phenomena that occur on Earth. It describes sundogs as bright spots on either side of the sun caused by light refraction through ice crystals. It also mentions the Great Blue Hole, a large underwater sinkhole in Belize formed when sea levels rose and flooded an inland cave. Additionally, it discusses the annual migration of millions of red crabs on Christmas Island to the coast to breed.
This document provides satellite images and descriptions of several locations around the world, including:
1) Palm Island in Dubai, showing the man-made island being built from dredged materials for residential and commercial developments.
2) The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, estimated to have been built in 2650 BC.
3) Niagara Falls, showing the waterfall formed by the Niagara River flowing between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
This document provides satellite images and descriptions of several locations around the world, including:
1) Palm Island in Dubai, showing the man-made island being built from dredged materials for residential and commercial development.
2) The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, estimated to have been built in 2650 BC.
3) Niagara Falls, showing the waterfall formed by the Niagara River flowing between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The document describes several unique natural wonders around the world, including:
- Giant's Causeway in Ireland, known for its hexagonal basalt columns formed by cooled magma.
- Hvitserkur rock formation in Iceland, which resembles a monster or dragon and has bird droppings streaking down its sides.
- The Red Beach in Vietnam, dominated by red seaweed that gives the beach a bizarre coloring, especially in autumn.
- Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, comprising over 1,600 limestone islands and pillars eroded from the bay's limestone over time.
This document describes 10 unique rock formations from around the world, including the Golden Rock in Burma known for its small pagoda precariously perched on top of a granite boulder covered in gold leaves, The Wave in Arizona which is a spectacular sandstone formation reached by a nearly 6-mile hike, and Ayers Rock in Australia which is one of the largest monoliths in the world sacred to Aboriginal people and changing colors from dawn to dusk.
Mount Mazama was a large volcano in Oregon that erupted violently 7,700 years ago, collapsing into itself and forming a large caldera that was later filled with water to create Crater Lake. The lake has extremely pure and deep blue water, being the deepest lake in the United States at nearly 2,000 feet deep. In the late 1800s, explorer William Steel advocated to have the area protected as a national park, the 6th in the US, to preserve the unique geology and beauty of Crater Lake.
The document provides information about the Rockin' around the Peach State Museum exhibit rooms which describe Georgia's geological regions. Room 1 focuses on the Appalachian Plateau region and includes details about the types of rocks, minerals and fossils found there as well as how the environment has changed over geological time. It also lists some tourist attractions for the region.
This summary provides an overview of 3 satellite images described in the document:
1) An IKONOS satellite image from July 2004 shows Palm Island in Dubai, a man-made island being built from dredged materials. It will contain residences, parks, and other amenities once complete.
2) A QuickBird image from February 2002 depicts the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, estimated to have been built in 2650 BC as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu. It originally stood 145 meters tall but has lost about 10 meters over millennia.
3) An image from August 2004 captures Niagara Falls, where most of the Niagara River's water plun
Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park, established in 1872. It is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and contains half of the world's geothermal features, including over 300 geysers that make up two-thirds of the world's total. The park also contains hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles and unique hydrothermal areas like Mammoth Hot Springs. Yellowstone is home to a variety of wildlife such as grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk and has a long human history dating back over 11,000 years.
SOCIAL CHANGE
NOTE: Cultural Change: refers to a particular group.
An alteration to the SOCIAL ORDER of a SOCIETY. CHANGE adopted by THE WHOLE SOCIETY.
CHANGE over time by cultural, religious, economic, scientific, technologies in: Values, Norms, Attitudes, Behaviour.
Six simple 'steps' to Social Change.
Finding the Issue;
What is the Goal?;
Planning - Phase 1;
Planning - Phase 2;
Measuring Success;
Monitor and Action.
Is it a VISION or a MISSION Statement?
Even though they are often confused with each other…
A VISION STATEMENT serves a different purpose from a MISSION STATEMENT.
A MISSION STATEMENT serves a different purpose from a VISION STATEMENT.
Education - a short run down on whether Cane Toads are a saviour or a menace. It begins with five, maybe, known facts and why they were introduced to northern Queensland. And now 85 years later do they hold Australian Species at ransom?
The Shame of Child Labour – 2 - through the lens of Lewis Wickes Hine 1908-1924Yaryalitsa
In 1908 Hine left his teaching position at the progressive Ethical Culture School in New York to become a staff photographer for the National Child Labor Committee. The same year, he described his pictures in a reform journal as "graphic representation of conditions and methods of work, through pictures for exhibits, reports, folders, magazine and newspaper articles, and lantern slides." Over the next decade Hine made thousands of negatives-often undercover-of children working in mills, sweatshops, factories, and various street trades, such as the delivery boy pictured here. Through a steady accumulation of specific, idiosyncratic facts, the photographer hoped to reveal the larger, hidden patterns of exploitation upon which the American city was rapidly expanding. More important, his reports and slide lectures were not meant solely as tools for labor reform but as ways of triggering a more profound, empathetic response in the viewer, one that would cause him to reconsider his relationship to society.
NOTE:
There is a Number 2 as well: The Shame of Child Labour – 1 - through the lens of Lewis Wickes Hine 1908-1924
at the following URL in Slideshare:https://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/the-shame-of-child-labour-1-through-the-lens-of-lewis-wickes-hine-19081924
The Shame of Child Labour – 1 - through the lens of Lewis Wickes Hine 1908-1924Yaryalitsa
In 1908 Hine left his teaching position at the progressive Ethical Culture School in New York to become a staff photographer for the National Child Labor Committee. The same year, he described his pictures in a reform journal as "graphic representation of conditions and methods of work, through pictures for exhibits, reports, folders, magazine and newspaper articles, and lantern slides." Over the next decade Hine made thousands of negatives-often undercover-of children working in mills, sweatshops, factories, and various street trades, such as the delivery boy pictured here. Through a steady accumulation of specific, idiosyncratic facts, the photographer hoped to reveal the larger, hidden patterns of exploitation upon which the American city was rapidly expanding. More important, his reports and slide lectures were not meant solely as tools for labor reform but as ways of triggering a more profound, empathetic response in the viewer, one that would cause him to reconsider his relationship to society.
NOTE:
There is a Number 2 as well: The Shame of Child Labour – 2 - through the lens of Lewis Wickes Hine 1908-1924
at the following URL in Slideshare:
https://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/the-shame-of-child-labour-1-through-the-lens-of-lewis-wickes-hine-19081924-77331832
S.O.L.O Taxonomy (SOLO Taxonomy for Junior Students) [Structure of the Observ...Yaryalitsa
A General Look at SOLO TAXONOMY.
Overview aimed for Year 7 and 8 can be used at Year 9.
Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome
Pages are animated so required to download to see the animation.
PowerPoint: Chernobyl years after the nuclear disaster – 26 April 1986 – 26 ...Yaryalitsa
On April 26, 1986, a nuclear disaster occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, releasing radioactive material and causing the worst nuclear accident in history. The town of Pripyat near the plant was abandoned after the residents were evacuated. In 2009, Swiss photographer Timm Suess visited Pripyat and documented the abandoned buildings and infrastructure, publishing his photos and observations in his Chernobyl Journal. His photos show the eerie decay and reclamation of nature in the ghost town left behind after the residents fled following the nuclear disaster.
Lines of Latitude and Longitude – WorksheetYaryalitsa
WORKSHEET on Lines of Latitude, Lines of Longitude, Climate Zones, Equinoxes, Solstices, The Three Norths, Prime Meridian, International Date Line, Greenwich Mean Time, Coordinated Universal Time.
WORKSHEET to work with: Lines of Latitude and Longitude – PowerPoint at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/lines-of-latitude-and-longitude-powerpoint
Lines of Latitude and Longitude – PowerPointYaryalitsa
PowerPoint on Lines of Latitude, Lines of Longitude, Climate Zones, Equinoxes, Solstices, The Three Norths, Prime Meridian, International Date Line, Greenwich Mean Time, Coordinated Universal Time.
Lines of Latitude and Longitude – Worksheet at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/lines-of-latitude-and-longitude-worksheet
A collection of 10 poems about the Holocaust.
OTHER POWERPOINTS:
HOLOCAUST ART
PowerPoint: at URL: http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/powerpoint-holocaust-art
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks Yaryalitsa
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Broome, ANZAC Cove, Ballarat, Cape Byron Lighthouse, Parliament House, Barossa Valley, Q1, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Port Arthur, Sydney Opera House
Worksheet: PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/worksheet-powerpoint-top-10-australian-manmade-landmarks
Worksheet: PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made LandmarksYaryalitsa
Worksheet: PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Man-Made Landmarks at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/powerpoint-top-10-australian-manmade-landmarks
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Broome, ANZAC Cove, Ballarat, Cape Byron Lighthouse, Parliament House, Barossa Valley, Q1, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Port Arthur, Sydney Opera House
Worksheet for PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks Yaryalitsa
Worksheet for PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/powerpoint-top-10-australian-landmarks
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landmarks
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Ballarat, Shark Bay, Bondi Beach, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Kangaroo Island, Kakadu National Park, Port Arthur, Heart Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sydney Opera House.
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landforms
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Katherine Gorge, The Twelve Apostles, Flinders Ranges, Horizontal Falls, The Three Sisters, Daintree Rainforest, Cradle Mountain, Bungle Bungle Ranges, Heart Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Worksheet for PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landforms at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/worksheet-top-10-australian-landforms
Worksheet for PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landforms
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landforms at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/powerpoint-top-10-australian-landforms
PowerPoint: Top 10 Australian Landforms
includes:
* Australian States and Territories and their Capital Cities;
* Answers: What is a 'Landform'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landmark'?
* Answers: What is a 'Landscape'?
From number 10 - Number 1 (countdown):
Katherine Gorge, The Twelve Apostles, Flinders Ranges, Horizontal Falls, The Three Sisters, Daintree Rainforest, Cradle Mountain, Bungle Bungle Ranges, Heart Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Looks at the question of:
HOW MANY BIOMES?
There is no clear answer and the powerpoint goes through the possible answers.
It concludes to five basic biomes that include ‘sub-biomes’.
You need to download PowerPoint in order to view animations.
There is a WORKSHEET that accompanies this POWERPOINT at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/biomes-worksheet
Biomes Worksheet
accompanies Biomes: PowerPoint at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/biomes-powerpoint
Looks at the question of:
HOW MANY BIOMES?
There is no clear answer and the powerpoint goes through the possible answers.
It concludes to five basic biomes that include ‘sub-biomes’.
Happy Valentine's Day - From a different perspectiveYaryalitsa
This document provides descriptions for 16 Valentine's Day cards aimed at people who find traditional romance and sentimentality lame. The cards range from conveying appreciation in a straightforward manner to humorously acknowledging less romantic qualities like flatulence. Overall, the cards are meant for those who prefer keeping expressions of affection real and without excessive sugar-coating.
Accompanies PowerPoint: Qualitative, Quantitative found at:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/qualitative-quantitative-powerpoint?related=1
Distinguish between QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE - data/information/evidence/research.
ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE WORKSHEET AT:
http://www.slideshare.net/yaryalitsa/worksheet-answers-qualitative-quantitative-powerpoint
Examples are given.
You need to download PowerPoint to view the animations.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
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The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
50 +1 Strange Wonders on Earth - PowerPoint
1.
2. The RICHAT STRUCTURE, also known as the ‘Eye of the Sahara’, is a prominent geological
circular feature in the Sahara desert in Mauritania. Visible from space, it has a diameter
of almost 30 miles (@48.3 kms), and has become a landmark for shuttle crews. Initially
interpreted as a meteorite impact structure, it is now argued to be a highly symmetrical
and deeply eroded geologic dome that collapsed. (NASA)
3. Located in California’s Eastern Sierra, MONO LAKE is an oasis in the dry Great Basin that
features stunning ‘tufa towers’, rock formations made of calcium carbonate that are
formed by the interaction of freshwater springs and the alkaline lake water. The lake is
also over one millions years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in North America.
(Flickr/Maureen)
4. The MOREAKI BOULDERS are huge spherical boulders scattered along Koekohe Beach in
New Zealand. According to Maori legend, the boulders are eel baskets washed up from
an enormous, sunken canoe. Scientists explain the boulders as calcite concretions
formed about 65 million years ago.
(Wikimedia/ Pseudopanax)
5. THE MARBLE CAVES (Cuevas de Mármol) are located on a peninsula of solid marble
bordering Lake General Carrera, a remote glacial lake that spans the Chile-Argentina
border, according to Atlas Obscura. The patterns that give the marbleized effect were
caused by 6000 years of wave erosion.
(Flickr/jvieras)
6. The CHOCOLATE HILLS are an unusual geological formation in Tagbilaran, Bohol,
Philippines. According to a survey, there are 1776 hills spread over an area of more
than 20 square miles covered by green grass that turns brown (resembling chocolates)
during the dry season.
(LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)
7. Massive beams of selenite dwarf explorers in the CAVE OF CRYSTALS in Naica, Chihuahua,
Mexico, March 18, 2008. Some single gypsum crystals in this cave are 36 feet long (@11
metres) and weigh 121200 pounds (@54975.4 kilograms), some of the largest natural
crystals ever found.
(Carsten Peter/Speleoresearch & Films/National Geographic/Getty Images)
8. Located northwest of OSOYOOS in British Columbia in Canada, SPOTTED LAKE contains
extremely high concentrations of minerals. Most of the water in the lake evaporates
over the summer, leaving behind all the minerals in 'spots’.
(Roberta Olenick/All Canada Photos)
9. A 'petrified' waterfall? THE HIERVE EL AGUA, located in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca,
are actually natural mineral formations that have built up over thousands of years as a
result of the mineral-laden water. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess
minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves.
(Wikimedia/Alejandro Linares Garcia)
10. Gateway to the underworld? Located in Florence, Oregon near Cape Perpetua, THOR’S
WELL is a gaping sinkhole in Cook's Chasm with waves that can reach a height of 20 feet
(@6.1 metres). While beautiful, the natural wonder can be dangerous. Sharp rocks are
everywhere and a strong surge of water could suck you down into the abyss.
(Flickr/Bill Young)
11. Is it a desert? Comprised of large, white, sweeping dunes, LENÇÓIA MARANHENSES in
Brazil looks like a desert but it's not. Located just outside the Amazon Basin, the park is
subject to rainfall at the beginning of the year, resulting in blue, green and black
'lagoons' surrounded by the desert-like sand.
(Flickr/Edwin Poon)
12. A popular tourist destination in the Tasman Bay off the northern coast of the South Island
of New Zealand, SPLIT APPLE ROCK is a geological rock formation, made of granite and in
the shape of an apple which has been cut in half. The cleft to produce two sides of the
'apple' was a natural occurrence, but it is not known when this happened.
(Flickr/Christian Michel)
13. Located in the Waiotapu geothermal area in the North Island of New Zealand,
CHAMPAGNE POOL is a 900 year old hot spring that bubbles with carbon dioxide like a
glass of sparkling wine. The bubbles are carbon dioxide. The distinctive orange colour
around the edge is caused by the minerals orpiment and realgar, both sulphides of
arsenic. (Flickr/Christian Michel)
14. At RED BEACH in Panjin, China (about 300 miles [@483kms] northeast of Beijing), a
unique variety of alkali-tolerant seaweed will turn from green to a vibrant crimson red in
the fall, to the delight of tourists who flock to the wetland.
(AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
15. A large submarine vertical cave measuring 984 feet (@300 metres) in diameter and 407
feet (@124 metres) deep, the GREAT BLUE HOLE (also known as Lighthouse Reef) is
believed to be the largest of its kind. Made famous by Jacques Cousteau, who declared
it one of the top ten scuba diving sites in the world, the site draws divers from all over.
(Flickr/Eric Pheterson)
16. Near the city of Morondava in western Madagascar lies a surreal forest of majestic
baobab trees, jewels of the island country’s landscape. Tourists flock to this famed road,
a protected zone, where the BAOBAB, often called the ‘UPSIDE DOWN TREE’, reaches a
height of up to 80 feet tall (@24.4 metres) and are up to 800 years old.
(ALINE RANAIVOSON/AFP/Getty Images)
17. Hidden in a remote area of Russia's Komi Republic, in the northern Ural Mountains, the
mysterious Manpupuner rock formations tower over 200 feet (@61 metres) over the
northern Siberian landscape. The seven gigantic stone pillars were sculpted by the
weathering effects of ice and wind. In 2013, Red Bull athlete Stefan Glowacz became
the first man to climb the Seven Giants. (Klaus Fengler/Red Bull Content Pool)
18. The main feature of the Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley region of Western
Australia, the BUNGLE BUNGLES are distinctive beehive-shaped karst sandstone domes
that have been eroded by the combined effects of wind and rainfall over a period of 20
million years. The spectacular range was only 'discovered' by a film team in 1983.
(Flickr/Jon Connell)
19. DEVILS TOWER is a geological feature that protrudes more than 1200 feet (@366 metres)
above the surrounding prairie plains near the Black Hills. Geologists believe it formed
from an intrusion of igneous material, which is the forcible entry of magma into or
between other rock formations, according to the National Park Service, although there is
disagreement about how that process took place. (Flickr/Kimon Berlin)
20. The 800 foot (@245 metres) SPIDER ROCK is the most distinctive geologic feature at
Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona and one of the tallest freestanding
spires in the world. It is considered a sacred site by the Navajo people and is off-limits to
climbers and visitors.
(Flickr/Ken Lund)
21. Located on the uninhabited island of Staffa, FINGAL’S CAVE has a unique, cathedral-like
structure and hexagonal columns, according to the National Trust for Scotland. The cave
was immortalized by Mendelssohn in his Hebrides Overture, after he visited the island in
1829.
(Flickr/dun_deagh)
22. It is estimated that 300 of the planet’s estimated 700 mud volcanoes are found in
Gobustan, Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea. These mysterious gurgling wonders are
unpredictable: a build up of pressurized gas in the cone can be released without
warning, triggering a jet of fire, and drawing a torrent of fast-flowing mud from the
volcano. (Wikimedia/Peretz Partensky)
23. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEA RIVER NATIONAL
PARK in the Philippines features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an
underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave
before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of
stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. (Mike Gonzalez)
24. The WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES, located just outside the main Waitomo township on
the North Island of New Zealand, are naturally illuminated by thousands of glowworms.
Glowworms or Arachnocampa luminosa are tiny, bioluminescent creatures that produce a
blue-green light and are found exclusively in New Zealand.
(Image courtesy of Waitomo Glowworm Caves/Discover Waitomo)
25. The DEVILS POSTPILE formation, located in extreme north eastern Madera County in
eastern California, is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's
finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high (@18.2 metres) and
display an unusual symmetry.
(Wikimedia/pychap)
26. The HORNOCAL MOUNTAINS in northern Argentina are known for their vibrant colours,
part of the limestone formation called Yacoraite that extends from Peru to Salta, through
Bolivia and the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Though beautiful, the mountains retain an air
of mystery. Not many tourists visit because the narrow, gravel road that leads to the area
is inaccessible by bus. (Flickr/MM)
27. Called the ‘GATEWAY TO HELL' because it is one of the hottest and harshest places on
Earth, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is a vast desert basin, characterized by two
active volcanoes, the bubbling Erta Ale living lava lake (one of only four in the world),
geysers, acid ponds and impressive expanses of yellow mounds of sulphur, salt and
mineral deposits. (Flickr/Achilli Family | Journeys)
28. A general view of the ZHANGJIAJIE NATIONAL PARK in Zhangjiajie, China. Zhangjiajie is
home to striking sandstone and quartz cliffs and its mountain formations are famously
known for as the inspiration for the fictional world 'Pandora' in the film, ‘Avatar’.
(Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
29. The 41,170 acre Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is a remote desolate area of steeply eroded
bad lands in San Juan County in New Mexico, and features some of the most unusual
scenery found in the region, including strange rock formations and fossils.
(Flickr/Bureau of Land Management)
30. The VALLEY OF GEYSERS is a massive geyser field in Kamchatka, Russia, and has the
second largest concentration of geysers in the world. Discovered only in 1941, the site
consists of at least 20 big geysers, some gushing every 10-12 minutes, others erupting
once every 4-5 hours.
(Flickr/Einar Fredriksen)
31. The CROOKED FOREST is a grove of oddly-shaped pine trees located outside Nowe
Czarnowo, West Pomerania, Poland. This grove of approximately 400 pines was planted
around 1930, when its location was still within the German province of Pomerania. Each
tree is bent near the base at 90 degrees.
(Wikimedia Commons/Asbb)
32. THE DOOR TO HELL is a natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan and is known for its
natural gas fire which has been burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet
petrochemical scientists in 1971.
(Flickr/Tormod Sandtorv)
33. Rising 1583 feet (@483 metres) above the high-desert plain on the Navajo Nation in San
Juan County, New Mexico, SHIPROCK is an icon of the volcanic Southwest. The formation
is sacred to the Navajo people, and climbing it has been illegal since 1970.
(Flickr/Doc Searls)
34. Located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, ANTELOPE CANYON is the most photographed
slot canyon in the American Southwest. It features sculptural, pastel-coloured shapes of
sandstone, created by forces of water, wind, and climate extremes over millions of
years.
(Thinkstock)
35. The GIANT’S CAUSEWAY is an area of about 40000 interlocking basalt columns, the result
of an ancient volcanic eruption, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tops of the
columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea.
(PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images)
36. Located in Potosi, Bolivia, SALAR DE UYUNI is the world's largest salt flat. In the dry
season, the salt plains are a completely flat expanse of dry salt, but in the wet season, it
is covered with a thin sheet of water that is still drivable.
(FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)
37. DEALVLEI or DEAD VLEI (‘Dead Marsh’) is a clay pan. The pan was formed when the
Tsauchab River flooded and allowed camel thorn trees to grow. However, the climate
changed and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river from reaching
the area. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, however they
have not decomposed due to the dry climate. (Wikimedia/Texasranger92)
38. An off-road vehicle moves among chalk Inselbergs at sunrise in the Egyptian White
Desert. The desert in the Farafra Depression is known worldwide for its alien-like, wind-
eroded rock formations called Inselbergs.
(Cris Bouroncle/AFP/Getty Images)
39. The eerie, mysterious blood-red waterfall in Taylor Glacier, Antarctica looks straight out
of a horror film, but the red flow is actually caused by a subterranean lake rich in iron.
(Peter Rejcek/National Science Foundation)
40. The three crater lakes of Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia. The three lakes periodically
vary in colour independent of each other. Geologists believe the three lakes change
colour as a result of chemical reactions between the minerals in the lakes and volcanic
gas.
(Google Earth)
41. Located east of the Andes in Colombia, the CAŇO CRISTALES RIVER (sometimes called the
'Liquid Rainbow') bursts into vibrant colours for a few weeks between September and
November. This is caused by an aquatic plant, called ‘MACARENIA CLAVIGERA’, which
turns the river red, pink, yellow, orange, green and blue.
(Wikimedia Commons/Mario Carvajal)
42. THE WAVE is a tumult of striped, fossilized dunes that look like petrified surf hidden
away in Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, near the Arizona-
Utah border. It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colourful, undulating
forms, and the rugged, trackless hike required to reach it.
(Thinkstock)
43. Part of the South China Karst, SHILIN (or 'Stone Forest') is a remarkable set of limestone
formations in Yunnan Province, believed to be more than 270 million years old. Towering
peaks and rocks rise from the ground, many looking like petrified trees and creating the
illusion of a forest made of stone.
(Wikimedia/Brucke-Osteuropa)
44. The Racetrack Playa in DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK is home to a mysterious geological
phenomenon: hundreds of rocks scattered along the ground, many weighing up to
several hundred pounds, seem to move all on their own, inscribing visible tracks as they
slide across the playa surface, without human or animal intervention.
(Flickr/travis)
45. Located in the northwest Indian Ocean, Socotra features a vast, craggy and alien-like
landscape and is home to unique flora and fauna found nowhere else. The archipelago is
especially known as the home to DRAGON’S BLOOD TREES (Dracaena cinnabari), trees
looks like an upturned umbrella.
(Flickr/Rod Wadington)
46. Located on an uninhabited rock island off the coast of Koror in Palau, JELLYFISH LAKE is
one of 70 saltwater lakes that were once connected to the ocean. The isolated lakes
became the perfect setting for a jellyfish explosion, which some speculate were trapped
in the lake 12000 years ago after a rise in sea levels, post-Ice Age.
(Nadia Aly/Caters News Agency)
47. A town in the historic Capaddocia region of Turkey, Göreme features a spectacular
landscape of 'fairy chimney' rock formations, entirely sculpted by erosion. Dwellings,
troglodyte villages and underground towns, the remains of a traditional human habitat
dating back to the 4th century, can also be seen here.
(Wikimedia/Brocken Inaglory)
48. Perhaps Orkney's most famous landmark, the OLD MAN OF HOY is a 450 feet (@137
metres) sea stack on the island of Hoy. It was formed from old red sandstone and was
first climbed in 1966, according to ‘Visit Scotland’. Created by the erosion of a cliff
sometime after 1750, it is said to resemble a human figure.
(Flickr/Paul Stephenson)
49. The monolith of ULURU (Ayers Rock) rises 340 metres (@1115.5 feet) above the ochre
plain in the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru, the largest
single rock in the world.
(Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
50. A lava island in Lake Myvatn, a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active
volcanism in the north of Iceland. Located not far from Krafla volcano, the lake was
created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape
is dominated by volcanic landforms.
(Wikimedia/Andreas Tille)
51. Forbidding conditions don't stop tourists from coming to a remote stretch of dunes in the
Xiangshawan Desert in Inner Mongolia. Naturalists and curious travellers flock here to
experience the desert's 'sounding sands’, a phenomenon that occurs when wind pushes
sand down dunes and creates a sound like the humming of a car engine.
(Feng Li/Getty Images)
52. YUEYAQUAN is a crescent-shaped lake in an oasis, south of the city of Dunhuang in Gansu
Province, China. The depth of the lake, a popular tourist spot, had decreased over the
years as sand encroached on the site but in 2006, the government started to fill the lake
and restore its depth.
(Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images)