Meteor crater (Barringer crater)

Visually the most impressive meteorite impact crater on Earth. The diameter of the crater is about 1,180 m, depth – 170 m. The outer side of the rim rises 45 m high above the surrounding plains. The bottom is covered with a 210 – 240 m thick layer of rubble. The impact took place some 49,000 years ago.

Wonders of Arizona

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of the United States 🢖 Wonders of Arizona Territory Wonders of Arizona   Highlights Some of the world’s most impressive sights are located in Arizona. This American state has such landmarks of world fame as Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. The most amazing wonders of Arizona are: Canyons and cliff formations. Grand Canyon is […]

Pingualuit crater (Chubb crater)

Well pronounced and well preserved impact crater, 3.44 km in diameter. Formed some 1.4 million years ago, in the Pleistocene. Rims of the crater rise 160 m above the tundra. The depth of the crater is 400 m, it is partly filled with 267 m deep Pingualuit lake. Lake water is one of the purest in the world.

Wonders of North America

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America Territory Wonders of North America   Countries, regions North America is a continent with 23 independent countries and 22 territories which to a different extent are dependant on other countries. Alaska – a distant state of the United States and the disputed islands – Bajo Nuevo Bank (Petrel Islands) and Serranilla Bank […]

Wonders of the Caribbean

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of the Caribbean Territory Wonders of the Caribbean   Highlights The Caribbean is a unique group of islands. These islands are somewhat similar – tropical islands surrounded by the blue Caribbean sea. At the same time, they are very diverse – from enormous Cuba to minuscule Saba, from dry Bonaire to jungle-covered […]

Diamond Rock (Le Rocher du Diamant)

175 m high rock – volcanic plug – rising from the Caribbean. At certain times of the day it reflects in the sea and resembles a diamond. This inhospitable and nearly inaccessible rock could be the last refuge of a reptile – Couress grass snake (Liophis cursor). There is a cavern below the water level – it is adorned with sea fans and corals.

Wonders of Martinique

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Martinique Territory Wonders of Martinique   Highlights Every Caribbean island is beautiful, but Martinique is one of the most gorgeous. Island though is not very rich with outstanding natural landmarks, but there are numerous landmarks of colonial architecture. Map with the described wonders Top 14 wonders of Martinique Geological wonders Diamond […]

Carbet Falls

Magnificent waterfall with a total height of 245 m. Fall has three steps, the tallest is 115 m high.

Wonders of Guadeloupe

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of the Caribbean 🢖 Wonders of Guadeloupe Territory Wonders of Guadeloupe   Highlights These islands are rich in natural landmarks. One can walk here through the primeval Caribbean rainforest, reach the summit of the tallest mountain in the Lesser Antilles, enjoy several impressive waterfalls and interesting petroglyphs. In the lush rainforest of Guadeloupe, on […]

Diamond Falls

Some 17 m tall waterfall. The waterfall is adorned with colorful mineral sediments, caused by sulfuric springs. Sediments change their color over time, from yellow to green or brown. Around the falls, in the gorge have been formed beautiful botanical gardens.