33 Unbelievable Places To Visit Before You Die, One Is From Tanzania.
So many other-worldly places exist right on our planet, and
we never even knew about it. Here are 33 landmarks that look like
paintings and scenes from science fiction movies.
Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
earthporm.comDuring
the rainy season, the world’s largest salt flat becomes the world's
largest mirror. The Salar was born when several prehistoric lakes joined
into one. The salt flat is so reflective, it’s used to calibrate
satellites
Tianzi Mountains, China
michaelyamashita.comThese
unqiuely tall and thin mountains are so alien that they were used in
James Cameron’s “Avatar.” Formed underwater 380 million years ago, the
flow destroyed surrounding sandstone, leaving only resilient stone
pillars. Some of the columns have reached over 4,000 feet above sea
level.michaelyamashita.com
niccolobonfadini.comniccolobonfadini.comThese
sentinels are actually giant trees covered in snow and ice. This
strange sight occurs in winter, when temperatures range from -40 to -15
degrees centigrade.apod.nasa.gov
natureflip.comThis
240-meter-long cave system has been one of Guilin, China’s most popular
attractions for over 1200 years. The beautiful stalactites, stalagmites
and pillars were all created through water erosion. In the present day,
they are highlighted by multi colored lights which create a truly
surreal environment.amusingplanet.com
Skaftafell Ice Cave, Iceland
all-that-is-interesting.comIce
caves are temporary structures that form at the edge of glaciers when
flowing water melts a hole into glaciers. The tightly packed ice has
very few air bubbles and absorbs all light except for blue, giving the
ice its unique color.amusingplanet.com
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States
all-that-is-interesting.comThis
canyon was formed by millions of years of flowing water that carved out
a deep, yet narrow crevice. Since significantly less light makes it
down to the deeper depths, the walls often appear to be different
colors.wikipedia.org
Bigar Waterfall, Romania
500px.orgThe
locals call this waterfall "the miracle from the Minis gorge." The moss
formation which the falls travel over is 8 meters tall, creating one of
the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
jeffwongdesign.comIt
may look normal during daylight, but at night, this beach comes to
life. The sparkle in the water comes from marine microbes called
phytoplankton. The galaxy they paint across the shore is nothing short
of breathtaking.independent.co.uk
Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Wyoming
mostbeautifulplacesintheworld.orgGrand
Prismatic Hot Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States.
The vivid colors in the spring are the result of pigmented microbes,
which grow around the edges of the mineral-rich water.wikipedia.org
nationalgeographic.comNo,
the above images are not surrealist paintings. They’re photographs of
“dead valley,” where trees stand against a background of the highest
sand dunes in the world. Once a thriving forest, the approaching desert
has killed all life.wikipedia.org
Turquoise Ice, Lake Baikal, Russia
reddit.comLake
Baikal is the oldest freshwater lake in the world. In the winter, the
lake freezes, but the water is so clear that you can see 130 feet below
the ice. In March, frost and sun cause cracks in the ice crust, which
results in the turquoise ice shards we see at the surface.mymodernmet.com
nationalgeographic.comOne
third of the plant life on Socotra Island is found nowhere else on
planet Earth. One of the most bizarre forms of life is the dragon blood
tree, which resembles an umbrella.abduzeedo.com
Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu, China
laboiteverte.frThese
colourful rock formations are the result of red sandstone and mineral
deposits laid down over 24 million years. Wind and rain then carved
amazing shapes into the rock, forming natural pillars, towers, ravines,
valleys and waterfalls.telegraph.co.uk
Tunnel of Love, Klevan, Ukraine
500px.orgThis
tunnel was shaped over many years, as trains traveled the line three
times time a day, molding the surrounding trees. Now abandoned, the
track is a romantic spot for an afternoon stroll.inhabitat.com
Glowworm Caves, Waitomo, New Zealand
sites.psu.eduThousands
of tiny glowworms hang to the ceiling of this grotto and radiate a
luminescent light, creating a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie.waitomo.com
dailymail.co.ukThe
farming techniques in Yuanyang County have created a landscape which is
truly amazing from the air. These rice fields are located on the slopes
of Ailao Mountain, where the terraced levels help create flat surfaces
along an uneven landscape.travelchinaguide.com
letithappenblog.files.wordpress.comThe
pink color of this lake is thought to be the result of a dye created by
algae and bacteria in the water. Despite the odd hue, the lake doesn't
seem to have any adverse effects on humans or local wildlife.wikipedia.org
reversehomesickness.comOver
millions of years, the hotsprings in Pamukkale have transformed the
landscape. Although it may look like these terraces are made of ice and
snow, Turkey has bikini weather all year round. The ground is just
coated in white limestone.wikipedia.org
imgur.comDue
to its extensive habitat of fauna and flora, this flowing river appears
in yellow, green, blue, black and red as you travel along it. The rocks
here are around 1.2 billion years old, and those who visit call it the
most beautiful river in the world.wikipedia.org
Patagonia Marble Caves, Chile
whenonearth.netFormed
by thousands of years of waves crashing against calcium carbonate,
these caves have smooth, swirling walls, which reflect the lake’s azure
waters.atlasobscura.com
profissaoviajante.comAround
50 to 60 million years ago, intense volcanic activity in the area
formed a lava plateau. Over time, the lava cooled and fractures created
columns that are so perfect, they almost look artificial.wikipedia.org
Fly Geyser, Nevada
ppcdn.500px.orgFly
Geyser was accidentally created when a well was drilled and left
uncapped. Minerals and algae started to rise from the geyser and
accumulated to form an alien-like mound.allaroundnevada.com
Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius Island
whenonearth.netStrong
ocean currents continually drive sand from the shores of Mauritius into
the abyss below, creating this one-of-a-kind underwater waterfall.gearthblog.com
aqu52.files.wordpress.comThis
tabletop mountain is one of the oldest mountains on Earth, dating back
two billion years when the land was lifted high above the ground by
tectonic activity. The sides of the mountain are sheer vertical cliffs,
with several waterfalls, making it nearly impossible to climb.wikipedia.org
Aogashima, Japan
earthporm.comAogashima
is a volcanic island located 200 miles off the coast of Tokyo. Even
more amazing than the view is the geography - there’s a smaller volcano
within the volcano island.earthporm.com
blogspot.comLike
the Giant’s Causeway, this cave was formed by lava cooling and
fracturing over millions of years. The jagged formations on the outside
are entirely nature’s doing.wikipedia.org
anatoly.proUnderneath
the water of Cenote Angelita is another flowing body of water. The
river is full of hydrogen sulfate, which is much heavier than normal
salt water. When it sinks to the bottom, it forms a flow of its own.huffingtonpost.com
boredpanda.comThis
silver mine is coated in crystals as big as 50 feet long and 4 feet
wide. They Were formed by hydrothermal fluids rising from the magma
chambers below. This is a must see on any cave lover’s bucket list.wikipedia.org
Hidden Beach, Mexico
ppcdn.500px.orgThis
magnificent hidden beach was created by a military explosion test in
early 1900s. The surrounding islands were deemed a nature park, with the
hidden beach only accessible by swimming through a fifty foot tunnel.huffingtonpost.com
Lake Natron, Tanzania
amazingstuff.co.uk/This
lake has a uniquely high salt content. Salt-loving microorganisms
thrive and produce red pigment, colorizing the water. For other animals,
the salt is deadly and many calcify (effectively turning into stone)
after taking a dip in the water.abduzeedo.com
The Eye of Africa, Mauritania
abduzeedo.comFound
in the middle of the Sahara Desert is a deeply eroded bowl, over 24
miles in diameter. The natural formation is so impressive that for a
long time, scientists believed it was the site of an asteroid impact.abduzeedo.com
parrikar.comThe
isolated highlands of Iceland have some of the most superb natural
sights in the Northern Hemisphere. The mindblowing glaciers, craters,
lakes and geysers are breathtaking by day, but when night falls, the
area becomes one of the best places to witness the aurora borealis.earthporm.com
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
therichestimages.comPlitvice
National Park is the largest of its kind in Croatia and the oldest in
Southeast Europe. Over thousands of years, water flowing over limestone
and chalk created natural dams and eventually, beautiful lakes, caves
and waterfalls.whc.unesco.org credit: News.distractify
Follow us on twitter Swahili World Planet and Like our facebook pagesSwahili World Planet andBongomovies SWP
for more updates about Swahili movies latest news, gossip, celebrities,
features, beauty, fashions, music plus Hollywood, Bollywood and
Nollywood news, life styles news and more
No comments:
Post a Comment