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Natural formations

This collection of natural formations displays various shapes and structures that developed through geological processes over Earth's history. The landscape provides insight into the geological forces that have sculpted the terrain throughout millions of years, attracting scientists and nature enthusiasts.

Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon

USA

A sandstone slot canyon characterized by narrow, winding passages.

Fingal’s Cave
Fingal’s Cave

Scotland

A sea cave created by basalt columns located in the Scottish archipelago.

Giant’s Causeway
Giant’s Causeway

Northern Ireland

Area of interlocking basalt columns from ancient volcanic activity.

Wave Rock
Wave Rock

Australia

Granite cliff shaped like a large breaking ocean wave.

Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills

Philippines

Over 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills of a similar size spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers.

Travertines of Pamukkale
Travertines of Pamukkale

Turkey

The travertines are natural thermal pools located in Turkey.

Apostles
Apostles

Australia

Collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park.

Yehliu Geopark
Yehliu Geopark

Taiwan

Landscape of honeycomb and mushroom rocks eroded by the sea.

White Desert
White Desert

Egypt

Desert creating a surreal moonscape of bizarre calcite formations.

Red Beach
Red Beach

Panjin, China

A wetland located in Liaoning province that is recognized for its unique flora.

Perce Rock
Perce Rock

Canada

Large sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Fairy Chimneys
Fairy Chimneys

Turkey

Tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley and elsewhere in Cappadocia.

Jeju Volcanic Island
Jeju Volcanic Island

South Korea

Volcanic crater with waterfalls and stunning landscapes surrounded by dark lava pillars.

Trona Pinnacles
Trona Pinnacles

USA

An area of geologic spires made of mostly sodium carbonate.

Los Glaciares
Los Glaciares

Argentina

Massive ice cap feeding 47 large glaciers, Perito Moreno being world's third largest reserve of fresh water.

Tsingy de Bemaraha
Tsingy de Bemaraha

Madagascar

Uniquely jagged limestone formations, known as tsingy peaks.

Dasht-e Lut
Dasht-e Lut

Iran

A large salt desert known for its statuesque sand dunes and rock formations.

Stone Forest
Stone Forest

China

Formation of sharp limestone pillars created by calcium carbonate dissolution.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

China

Mountainous park noted for its towering sandstone pillars.

Sail Rock
Sail Rock

Russia

Giant stone pillar standing alone on the beach in Russia.

Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake

Canada

A saline endorheic alkali lake leaving behind mineral circles in its bed as it dries out.

Eye of the Sahara
Eye of the Sahara

Mauritania

A circular formation that can be observed in the Sahara desert.

Blue Grotto
Blue Grotto

Italy

Sea cave in Capri emitting an ethereal blue light through its waters.

Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima

South America

Table-top mountain with microclimate and unique endemic species.

Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring

USA

Hot spring displaying rainbow-like rings due to bacteria inhabiting different temperature zones.

Danakil Depression
Danakil Depression

Ethiopia

One of the hottest places on Earth, with colorful sulphur springs, salt flats, and lava lakes.

Mono Lake
Mono Lake

USA

Salt lake boasting tufa towers of calcium-carbonate spires and knobs.

Moeraki Boulders
Moeraki Boulders

New Zealand

Large, spherical stones scattered along the coastline.

Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni

Bolivia

Largest salt flat in the world, creating a mirror effect after rain.

Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Emerald waters filled with thousands of limestone karsts.

Trolltunga
Trolltunga

Norway

Rock formation shaped like a troll's tongue overlooking stunning views.

Cave of Crystals
Cave of Crystals

Naica Mine, Mexico

This cavern is situated deep beneath the Naica Mine and features large formations of crystals.

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