A geyser is a hot water spring from which a large amount of water occasionally squirts out. These extraordinary natural…
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When you think of a beach, you probably think of pearly white or golden sand. Many beaches indeed look like…
The term hot spring is, of course, obvious. These are sources of hot water that occur naturally in various places…
The landscape of Iceland is world famous. Here you will find not only impressive glaciers and splashing waterfalls, but also…
A volcano is sometimes enough to scare people, but how about a supervolcano? These are volcanoes that can cause a…
The underwater world is filled with the most beautiful animals. We are not only talking about fish, but also about…
Glaciers are in the spotlight these days. Global warming is accelerating the melting of glaciers. But what is a glacier…
There is no shortage of mountains in Norway. This country has a total of 291 peaks with a height of…
Germany is a vast country, with a wide variety of landscapes and reliefs. The highest mountains in Germany can be…
The landscape of Africa is beautiful and versatile. Here you will find rippling rivers, large sandy plains and impressively high…
The highest mountain in the world is located in Asia, but there are also a number of incredibly high mountain…
Whether it’s for their imposing size, great age, or their place in history. These trees have become celebrities of the…
In Europe there are many waterfalls, from large to small, from high to low, from noiseless to clattering loudly. Every…
Almost every country has its own national parks. Sometimes these are protected areas of land where no one is allowed…
The United States is a large country, so it is not surprising that there are no fewer than 62 national…
Plants come in all forms and shapes. Some are beautiful, other ugly. Some smell nice, some smell pretty disgusting. Some…
A natural disaster is a sudden event that causes widespread destruction, lots of collateral damage or loss of life, brought…
No matter how solid the ground looks, it is always possible for a sinkhole to form. The soil collapses from…
The 10 highest mountains in the world are all located in the Himalayan Mountains. As a matter of fact, the…
Just like all the highest mountains in the world are in the Himalayan mountains (the top 100 even), the top…
Strong, ancient and beautiful. These trees have seen a lot of history and become celebrities themselves in the process. 10.…
Trees hold enormous cultural and historical significance across many Asian countries, not least for their prevalence in mythology. You need…
Proving the age old saying ‘looks can be deceiving’, here are some exotic plants which hide very deadly secrets. 10.…
This list of the world’s highest waterfalls contains a few surprises. Some of the falls are little known and are…
Measuring the length of a river is not completely straightforward. Often the source is a tiny spring which may be…
Earthquakes show us just how scary and devastatingly powerful nature can be. These earthquakes from the annals of history (which…
10. Rat Puke photo: Jan van der Crabben / Wikicommons It has long been known that rats will die if…
10. Mount Unzen: Japan: 1792: 15,000 Mount Unzen lies in a highly volcanic area which has seen eruptions occurring for…
10 Plitvice (Croatia) One of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, Plitvice National Park is largest and oldest national park in Croatia.…
Lakes everywhere have always traditionally been a great place to visit for a multitude of reasons. Not only are they…
In recent years, concerns about threats to the environment, and the conservation of wildlife species, have led many governments to…
We tend to think of deserts as hot, sandy places, but in fact there is no reason why a desert…