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The natural wonders around the world
Natural wonders come in all shapes and sizes. From China’s Tianzi mountains to the Verdon Gorge in southeastern France, there are incredible places all over the planet.
Let these amazing photos transport you to another place.
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Liquid rainbow, Colombia
From around July through November, Macarenia clavigera, a unique plant that lines the bottom of the river, turns a vibrant red, interspersed with blue waters, green moss, and yellow sand.
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Antelope Canyon, Arizona
A slot canyon in Arizona, Antelope Canyon, has narrow walkways that were formed by millions of years of water erosion.
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The Chocolate Hills, Philippines
The Chocolate Hills vary in height from 98 feet to 393 feet. During dry season, the grass turns a distinct brown color, reminiscent of chocolate.
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Skógafoss, Iceland
The heavy amount of spray that the waterfall produces makes a sunny-day rainbow sighting very likely. According to legend, a viking named Thrasi hid his chest of gold under this stunning waterfall.
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The Tianzi mountains, China
An inspiration for the alien visages in James Cameron’s “Avatar,” some of the towers are as tall as 4,100 feet with sandstone peaks that are 300 million years old.
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Fly Geyser, Nevada
The geyser formed after a geothermic energy company failed to reseal a test well, the geothermic heat forcing the water upward in a geyser. For the past 40 years, the water has brought minerals to the desert service creating the geyser’s distinct mound.
