Howick Falls

Howick Falls

Approximately 95 meters high waterfall. Falls are special due to local legends of Inkanyamba – a giant serpent-like creature living in the large pool below the falls.

Benbow Crater with lava lake

Lava lake in Benbow Crater, January 2007

A spectacular, very deep hole with vertical walls where for the most time is observed a lava lake. Acid rain formed by the gases from craters has burned approximately 100 km² large plain in the jungle of Vanuatu. Here live specially adapted organisms – insects, orchids.

Mahabalipuram

Olakkannesvara Temple (above) and Mahishasura Mardini Temple (below)

Group of the 7th – 9th-century Hindu temples. Most structures were cut in live rock. Numerous unique architectural and artistic achievements witnessing the highly successful search for original Pallava style in arts. Very interesting are Pancha Rathas – a group of five monolithic, very ornate shrines and Descent of the Ganges – giant, beautiful relief in the open air. Part of the monuments now is located below sea level.

Deildartunguhver

Deildartunguhver - geyser in Europe's most powerful hot spring

This spring has got both high discharge (180 l/s) for a hot spring and very high temperature of 97 °C.

Chassahowitzka Springs

Chassahowitzka Springs

Chassahowitzka Springs are powerful springs that have created underwater natural bridges and caves. The discharge of these springs is 4 360 l/s.

Ruacana Falls

Ruacana Falls at high water

Unusual, very impressive waterfall. Kunene River here falls by 170 m over a fan-shaped, 700 m wide cliff. This sight opens only after heavy rains.