Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World



If the height and ferocity of a waterfall is taken as its greatness, undoubtedly Angel Falls of Venezuela is the greatest waterfall in the world. For a viewer who looks from the front; the falls may seem as it is poured directly from the heaven! Massive quantity of water plunging from a height of 979 meters (3212) feet is not a common sight that we can see elsewhere in the world!.. Read full Article here.


Bay of Fundy one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldBay of Fundy one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

The Bay of Fundy remains when remains as a favorite location for those who are interested in the strange natural phenomena of nature, the tide that acquires tremendous magnitude still remains as the exclusive of this location... Read full Article here.

Iguazu Falls one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldIguazu Falls one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

These torrential falls about 275 of them within a distance of 2.7 km some of them about 82 meters in height, the deafening sounds of all combined, all closely accessible has such an impact that anyone who has a heart gets overwhelmed... Read full Article here.

Krakatoa Island one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldKrakatoa Island one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

The Volcano at Krakatoa never takes a long nap, goes on erupting intermittently a recent one was in 1994, in 2007 also saw it spitting gas and lava. This island is on a ‘growth path’ since 1950 as the lava and ash spit by the volcano fill the surrounding ocean the sea recede expanding the island area at 5 inches per week!.. Read full Article here.





Mount Fuji one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldMount Fuji one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

Mount Fuji is a dormant strato volcano (a strato volcano is one that stands isolated like Kilimanjaro of Africa or Paricutin of Mexico) located at the south- central part of Honshu Island in the Pacific Coast... Read full Article here.


Mount Kilimanjaro one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldMount Kilimanjaro one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

Kilimanjaro is world’s highest freestanding mountain (one may naturally doubt whether other mountains like Mount Everest are supported by some thing like a stay or bracing)! But that is the real height of the mount when measured from base of the mount to its top. Mount Everest is standing on the Tibetan plateau that is world’s highest plateau that is 4700 meters high. Kilimanjaro doesn’t stand piggyback on any plateau; hence it is the free standing mount... Read full Article here.


Niagara Falls one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the WorldNiagara Falls one of the Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World

The Niagara Falls on the River Niagara is actually a cluster of three falls coming between two nations, Canada and The US. It is just 17 miles south east from Buffalo New York and 75 miles from Toronto Canada. The falls in the Canadian portion –known as the Horse- Shoe Falls; is the largest of the three. The US side has two falls The American Fall and the Bridal Weil Fall... Read full Article here.

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