Showing posts with label wonders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wonders. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Nature knows sometimes how to impress produced with landscapes on the planet over several hundred years. From lake with unusual color, deserts, where there is over 900 years old trees and magnificent caves, offers nature experiences worth remembering. These landscapes will be an everlasting inspiration for artists. The floor has a network of tunnels and holes bitten carved stones from water droplets or by acid over millions of years. If the holes big enough to squeeze an opening on the surface and is intended for human, we have caves. There are so incredible caves of the earth.

The scientists now intercession this cave are protected as World Heritage by UNESCO in order to enable future generations to see this beauty admirable. The crystal cave in Mexico is geological wonder of incredible size and beauty.

Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (1)

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Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (2)

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Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (3)

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In Naica mountain in Mexico, volcanic activity has created conditions for the formation of the cave. Scientists have the amazing discovery, the subway is cave, which has the largest crystals in the world. In Cueva de los Cristales known as Crystal Cave You can created over millions of years by volcanic activity to see unique gypsum crystals. The largest crystal found, there are heavy 12 m length, 4 m in diameter and 55 tonnes. These crystals are only found here, thanks to the unique conditions of the Crystal Cave, in terms of water flow and due to the temperature range. In the cave is very hot.

Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (4)

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Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (5)

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Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (6)

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The air temperatures can reach up to 58 ° C at 90 to 99 percent humidity. In 2000, discovered by miners, the cave is part of an active mine, so warm because of its visitors must wear full protective gear. Without adequate protection, people can only endure approximately ten minutes of exposure. The cave is several hundred meters long and has a semicircular shape. Every time you enter the cave, facilities employee loses about 2 liters of water, in fact, for this reason, the cave is relatively unexplored. Fortunately these giant gypsum crystals have no commercial use, so that they are saved.

Naica Crystal Cave, Mexico (7)

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Monday, February 22, 2016

A few years ago, some Russian television and radio stations, and some news houses, decided to bring the seven wonders of Russia. The results were amazing.

Russia known as a country where you can find everything. Known for the great objectives which the tourists can not resist.

Driven by this idea, the effort of these people, with the help of any person in Russia, which in the vote but Internet and SMS could have participated to the end here are the results of the seven wonders of Russia ,

1. Lake Baikal

The Lake Baikal is located in the eastern part of Sberia located and it is considered the deepest lake in the world. It is also the largest drinking water reservoir in the world. The lake is 1,500 meters deep, and the water is crystal clear with amazing blue color.

Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

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Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia 2

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Olkhon, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

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2. Valley of Geysers

The Valley of Geysers on Kamchatka is located and it is so interesting for the large number of active and attractive geysers. This place is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka, Russia 1

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Ouzon Caldera, Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka, Russia

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3. Mamayev Kurgan memorial

The Mamayev -Hügel built a memorial in the 1950s in Volgograd. The monuments were built in honor of the fallen warriors in World War II. The main monument is part of the Guinness World Records for the largest monument. It's almost twice as big as the Statue of Liberty in New York.

Mamayev Kurgan, Russia 1

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Mamayev Kurgan, Russia 2

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4. Peterhof Palace

This place has been in the order of Peter I built in the beginnings of the 17th century. The Peterhof Palace is located in Saint Petersburg. Due to the abundance of foliage, water, gold and amazing architecture Peterhof is one of the biggest tourist attractions that can be found in Russia.

Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia 1

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Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia 2

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5. Cathedral of Vasily (Basil's Cathedral)

is in the Red Square in Moscow, St. Basil's Cathedral is recognized by its domes and the colorful facades and interiors. The cathedral was built in the period between 1555 and 1561, in honor of the victory of Ivan the Terrible against Mongols and recalls the conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan.

Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia 1

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Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia 2

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6. Manpupuner Rock Formations (Seven Strong Men Rock Formations or Poles of the Komi Republic)

No one really knows when these seven stone columns were created, but all scientists agree in one thing - it is a miracle that only nature can. It is believed that the stone pillars were created 200 million years ago, and they are 42 meters high.

Manpupuner rock formations, Russia 1

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Manpupuner rock formations, Russia 2

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Manpupuner rock formations, Russia 3

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7 Elbrus

The Elbrus is the highest point in Russia and many also says that this is the highest point in Europe. Elbrus is a place with tourists and lovers of winter sports and hikers filled. Elbrus rises to 5,600 meters above sea level.

Elbrus, Russia 1

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 Elbrus, Russia 2

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