We do indeed live on an endlessly fascinating planet. Our Earth has so much to offer us, and here are a dozen of the most bizarrely beautiful things to be found anywhere in the natural world.
The Door To Hell
Found in the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan, the Door to Hell is a natural gas fire that is still burning today. This site is as stunning to look at as it is dangerous to go near.
Lake Hillier
This lake in Western Australia is pink in color, Lake Hillier has never been fully explained by science. It has been speculated the color comes from algae, but tests prove that cannot be the cause.
Rainforest Sinkhole
This is one of the strangest natural wonders on the planet. It is found in Venezuela, and?is ?in such a remote area that it wasn’t even discovered until 1961 by a pilot flying over the mountain.
The Wave
The Wave is an incredible rock formation located on the Utah-Arizona border. It is a must for any serious hiker who wants to experience the ultimate.
Great Blue Hole
Located just off the coast of Belize, this large underwater hole is perfectly circular in its shape. It measures?984 feet?across and 3,140 feet in circumference.
Crater Lake
Oregon’s Crater Lake was formed approximately 150 years ago when? Mount Mazama collapsed. The perfect deep blue of the lake has fascinated visitors for decades.
Tsingy
Ankarana Special Reserve in Madagascar is where you’ll find the?Tsingy limestone karst pinnacles. They almost look like slim mountains rising into the air.
Ball’s Pyramid
Ball’s Pyramid was formed naturally through the process of coastal geomorphology. The tallest sea stack in the world, you can find it in?New South Wales, Australia.
Elephant Rock
Located in the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, this rock formation is naturally constructed. It takes very little imagination to discern how it got its name.
Champagne Pool
Champagne Pool is one of the most visited tourist attractions in New Zealand, and it’s easy to see why.?The highlight of the natural beauty of the pool is the 900 year old hot springs.
Badwater Salt Flats
Badwater Salt Flats is the lowest point of the United States. Found in California, these are?among the largest protected salt flats in the world.
Moeraki Boulders
Also found in New Zealand, these awe-inspiring boulders?began life on the ocean floor and through the process of centuries of erosion have come to rest on the coastline.
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