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Amazing Geological Phenomena

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Grand Prismatic Spring (Wyoming, USA): With a diameter of around 112 m (367 ft) and a depth of 37 m (121 ft), the Grand Prismatic Spring is known the world over for its brilliant colours. This hot spring gets its unusual colouring from various species of thermophiles, one of the most ancient life forms on earth. Heated by magma, water in the Grand Prismatic Spring reaches temperatures between 70 °C and 87 °C (158 °F and 189 °F). It is hottest in the middle. Gates of Hell (Turkmenistan): This site is not named the Gates of Hell for nothing. Located in Turkmenistan's Karakum desert, this gigantic crater has been burning since 1971. The site was not actually created by the devil. In fact, Soviet geologists discovered a gas pocket when drilling for oil. To avoid poisoning the local population with the gas they had released, they set fire to it. The only issue is that the fire hasn’t yet gone out. Mount Roraima (Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana): Located on the border between Brazil, Venez...

Beautiful Mountain Towns In The World

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 Beautiful Mountain Towns In The World Hallstatt, Austria: Nestled between Hallstätter See and the Dachstein Mountains lies Hallstatt, home of the world’s oldest salt mine. Between the swans sailing on the lake, picturesque wooden houses, old churches, and balconies covered with bright flowers affording spectacular views of the mountains, it’s difficult to choose the city’s most beautiful sight! Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman, offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the Middle East. Indeed, Oman’s port capital is located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman and surrounded by deserts and mountains with breathtakingly steep slopes. Whistler, British Columbia, Canada: The resort town of Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located at 670 metres (2,200 feet) above sea level, Whistler i...