There are different geographies, cultures and natural beauties in our world. Some places take people deep into history, while others offer spectacular views. Some host exciting nature activities, while others offer tranquility that rests our minds and souls. Among all these riches, some of the most impressive places in the world that fascinate people, fascinate those who see them and are full of unforgettable moments;
1- Jellyfish Lake
Palau is a country of 340 islands located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and its official name is the Republic of Palau. However, most of these islands are uninhabited and the human population in the country is about 21 thousand people. However, the population of jellyfish numbers in the millions. Jellyfish Lake is one of the uninhabited rocky islands, like the island of Eil Malk in the south of the country. Getting to this island is quite difficult. For tourists, tours are organized to Jellyfish Lake.
Located on the island of Eil Malk in Palau, the lake is also known as Jellyfish Lake. There are so many jellyfish in this lake that the water surface becomes almost invisible. Palau has more than 70 sea lakes in the middle of the uninhabited islands, and jellyfish use these islands for their mass migration. Jellyfish Lake, known as Ongeim’l Tketau, also serves as a diving centre.
2- Ball’s Pyramid
Located 20 km southeast of Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean, Ball’s Pyramid is one of the tallest cliffs on the sea, at 562 meters high. It is thought to have emerged as a result of a volcanic eruption that took place about 7 million years ago. Ball’s Pyramid is also the world’s largest heap of volcanic remains.
It was first discovered by Captain Henry Ball in 1788 and the first ascent was made in 1965. However, in 1982, climbing was prohibited and entry to the island was also prohibited. Ball’s Pyramid is part of Lord Howe Island Marine Park and is located approximately 643 km northeast of Sydney, New South Wales.
3- Mosaic Pavement
The Tasmanian Mosaic Pavement is formed by sedimentary structures that rarely form from the earth’s hard outer layers. The rocks, which were broken by the pressure of the earth’s crust, cracked in the form of rectangular blocks and then merged into layers.
4- Nullarbor Cliffs
Known as the “end of the earth”, the Nullarbor Cliffs are a spectacular sight in the south of Australia. Covering an area of approximately 200,000 km², Nullarbor means treeless in Latin and is a completely flat region. It is approximately 1100 km long at its widest point and crossing the road is an important cultural landmark for Australians. The region also has an important geographical position. It is home to the world’s largest karst limestone formations. Those who see these magnificent views are mesmerized.
5- Horsetail Waterfall
Located in Yosemite National Park in the state of California in February each year, the Horsetail waterfall exhibits an interesting phenomenon that fascinates visitors. This 600-meter waterfall turns a bright orange color as the sun goes down. The park attracts 3.5 million visitors a year and is of particular interest when this natural phenomenon occurs. In the evening, when the sun starts to slowly set, this color change of the waterfall starts around 17.30 and a magnificent view emerges.
6- White Desert
The White Desert is also known as “Sahara El Beyda” and gets its name from its white sands compared to other deserts. The formations in the desert are actually made of chalk rock, shaped by wind and sand. Millions of years ago the White Desert was a seabed, and over time layers of rock formed as marine fauna and vegetation died. The ocean dried up and the ground turned into a savannah home to herds or roaming elephants and giraffes.
7- Giant Crack
Canyonlands National Park is a large national park in Utah, United States, formed by the canyons, plateaus, and massifs of the Colorado River. The area called “The Maze” within the park is full of challenging hiking trails, deep pits and giant cracks. The giant crack called “Grand Gallery” in this area is one of the most impressive displays of the park and eerily affects the visitors.
8- Boiling Lake
Boiling Lake in the Dominican Republic takes its name from its blue-gray bubbly water. Discovered by the British in 1870, gases such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are released through evaporation from the lake. The water in the lake may warm between 82–92 °C along the edges, but the temperature in the center where the lake is actively boiling cannot be measured.
This is a geological formation formed inside the lake by absorbing the steam and gases escaping from the molten lava by the underground waters passing near the volcano. These gases condense and mix with the water in the lake and the pressure in the lake increases. Therefore, the temperature and pressure of the lake can reach dangerous levels. For this reason, swimming is prohibited here and tourists can only wander around the lake in safe areas.
9- Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is located in the Sierra Morena mountains in Spain. The river has a blood-red color due to its rich iron ores. It also contains valuable minerals such as copper, gold and silver.
10- King Aragon Staircase
The King Aragon staircase was built in 1420 during the Genoese occupation of Corsica. At that time the Genoese were ruling Corsica and the town of Bonifacio in the south of Corsica was of strategic importance. The town was surrounded by walls and had a strong defense against attacks from the sea. However, it was weak against attack from the land. For this reason, the Escalier du Roi d’Aragon, the King’s Aragon staircase, located east of Bonifacio, was carved overnight. The ladder was built in order to be able to notice the attackers coming towards the town in time and to complete the defense preparations. Today, it has become the center of attention of tourists.
