However, when it rains on the Salar de Uyuni the truly amazing happens: the ground becomes a gigantic mirror! Because the land is so flat, after it rains the now reflective ground and the sky create the illusion of endless heavens. This salt flat in southwestern Bolivia is not only the largest in the world (covering more than 4 square miles), but it’s also a breeding ground in November for three different species of flamingo, which stand out starkly against the vast whiteness of the pre-historic dried out lake. The spectacular glowing is a great night time experience that is best enjoyed when swimming or kayaking alongside them. They gather in particular areas because of mineral balances in the water. A chemical reaction within these tiny harmless creatures emits light from their bodies when they are surprised. This magical glowing affirms the presence of thousands of microscopic bioluminescent phytoplankton sharing the waters with you. A disturbance in the water such as a stroke of a paddle or kick of your foot can instigate a beaming blue light from the dark waters beneath. The warm spring waters are great for a swim and in nearby Hierapolis you can explore the ruins of the spa city the Romans built in the 2 nd century BC.Īt the right time of night in Vieques, a small island not far from Puerto Rico, you can witness a light show like no other. From a distance they appear to be coated in ice, but what you are actually seeing are naturally occurring pools filled with warm water and covered in a thick layer of carbonate minerals. Pamukkale, or “CottonCastle” in Turkish, was named for the travertines that line the mountain side. Even the Romans couldn’t resist the inspiring beauty of this area. Pamukkale in the Denizli Province of Southwestern Turkey has been attracting tourists to its natural hot mineral baths for thousands of years. After viewing these falls, you’ll understand why Norway isn’t only associated with the rough and rugged Vikings, but with grace and romance.
In keeping with the legend, this may be because it’s at this time that the “Seven Sisters” come out to meet “the Suitor,” a single waterfall opposite them across the fjord, in the hopes of getting married. The falls are strongest between May and July when the weather warms and winter snow begins to rapidly melt. The waterfall consists of seven different streams (the eponymous sisters) that fall placidly from heights as high as 800 feet. The Geirangerfjord is one of Norway’s mightiest fjords located close to the villages of Geiranger and Hellesylt in Norway and the home of the stunning Seven Sisters Waterfall. Upon visiting Grotta Azzurra, it becomes understandable why it was a favorite location of the Roman Emperor Tiberius and believed to be the home of mythical beings. You have to lie down in the rowboat to enter the grotto, but it’s said that the experience makes it totally worth it. Further adding to this spectacle, when an object is fully immersed in the water it will take on a dazzling silver color and appear to glow. But what separates this sea cave from the others is that light enters the cave from an underwater opening below the entrance, resulting in a brilliant blue light that fills the whole cave. Grotta Azzurra, also known as the Blue Grotto, is a sea cave in Capri, Italy. Try to observe the park at dusk when the red of the setting sun mixes with the red of the sandstones causing the whole park to illuminate with a flame-like red glow. The park is a great place to go for a hike as well as to experience the rich Native American past of the region. Throughout the park there are over 2,000 arches of varying sizes that are the last standing reminder of complex geological transformations that took place in the area over the course of millions of years. Located in eastern Utah, the large sandstone arches that cover this park are a well-known image of western U.S. Here is our list of ten natural phenomena worth discovering: Everywhere around the world there are all kinds of naturally occurring oddities that are worth mentioning.
The northern lights are just one example of the many magical sights on our planet that you have to see to believe. This past week one of the world’s most awe inspiring natural wonders, the Aurora Borealis, made a rare appearance in parts of the northern U.S.
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