Mingora emerald mines (Swat emeralds)
It seemed that the gorgeous emeralds from of Mingora (Pakistan) were discovered fairly recently - in 1958. Recent finds though show that these stones...
Deildartunguhver
The largest spring in Iceland is Deildartunguhver - constantly boiling pool of geysers and spouters. This might be the most powerful thermal spring in...
Boiling Hole in Lake Catherine
Blue holes - underwater passages between lakes and sea - exist on several Caicos Islands. One of the best explored thus far is the...
Logipi Geyser
As the Suguta River is passing through the Gap (a place, where the flat Suguta valley is flanked by two volcanoes), the river is...
Giant Tingle Tree
In the southern part of Western Australia is found unique subtropical forest - Valley of the Giants. Here grow some of the largest trees...
Poza Verde, Sistema Zacaton
One of comparatively large sinkholes in the unique Sistema Zacatón karst field is Poza Verde. Sistema Zacatón is an area with incredible characteristics unparalleled in...
Milodon Cave (Cueva del Milodón)
Very interesting finds of extinct animals have been made in the Milodon Cave (Cueva del Milodón). This impressive cave at the foot of Patagonian...
Syri i Kalter (Blue Eye)
The cold springs in general are not the most popular tourist destinations but Syri i Kalter in Albania is an exception. This enormous spring...
Geyser of Edo Laki Island, Langano Lake
In the northern part of Langano Lake is located a deep, round bay with an island in the center. This island has different names...
Ary-Mas
Often Internet sources announce that Ary-Mas is the northernmost forest of the world. This is not exactly true - Lukunsky grove is located some...
