Faults refer to the cracks on the Earth’s crust. Sometimes some internal forces of the underground earth inflict a huge pressure on the Earth’s crust. This pressure pulls apart some part of the Earth’s crust. Due to which some parts of the Earth are pushed upward and the adjoining parts collapse. These movements move the […]
Canon Beach is a city located in Clatsop County, in Oregon, the United States of America. Known primarily for its world-famous landmark, the Haystack Rock, which stands tall on the beach at 235 feet, Canon Beach has been a tourist destination. The city has a rich history, with its name first being mentioned in the
Dome Mountains are formed when a hot layer of molten magma pushes up the surface of the Earth but doesn’t crack through it. Slowly, the magma cools down and hardens into rocks. These mountains are not so high as folded mountains. Domes are flat, dissected surfaces which are sloping gradually towards the surrounding basins. The
Fold Mountains are the most common type of mountains in the world. They are formed where two or more Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together. At the region where the collision takes place, the boundaries of the plates are compressed together moving the rocks and debris outwards giving rise to outcropped landform on the surface
The Yuyuantan Park is one of the major urban parks located in Beijing, China. Also known as the ‘Jade Deep Lake Park’, the Yuyuantan Park covers 137 hectares area with 61 hectares covered by water. The scenic Yuyuantan is a calm pond situated within the park and literally means the jade deep pond. The pond
A mountain formation starts when two tectonic plates collide. The colliding plates either subduct or uplift. Subduction means sliding of the oceanic crust below the continental crust. And uplift means upward movement of crust due to the movements of tectonic plates. Mountain formation started several million years ago when the continents were forming. During that
Pontrieux is a small village located in the northwest region of France. One of the 22 small cities that form a part of the Character Brittany, Pontrieux is known to have been inhabited since ancient times. The word Pontrieux means, ‘Bridge over the Trieux’. Destroyed and rebuilt numerous times over the years, Pontrieux was always
The Nohkalikai Fall is the tallest plunge waterfall near Cherrapunji, in India. These incredible falls get their name from a local legend. Literally meaning ‘Jump of Ka Likai’, the falls were named after a lady by the name of ‘Likai’ who had jumped off a cliff near the falls. The falls themselves are 1115 feet
The Amazonia or the Amazon Rainforest is a moist broadleaf jungle that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. Spread over a vast area that covers nine nations, the Amazon Rainforest encompasses 70,00,000 sq.km of which 55,00,000 sq.km is covered by the rainforest. This vast area represents more than half of the planet’s
Cordes-sur-Ciel is a commune in Southern France. A fortified town built in 1222 Cordes-sur-Ciel is known for its outdoor market. While the original name was only Cordes, which meant ‘Rocky heights’, the town was renamed Cordes-sur-Ciel, indicating its height ‘Above the clouds’ and the surrounding low-lying areas. The town is also popular for being home
Rocamadour is a commune and small cliff-top village in South-central France. The village has always garnered attention for its unique location in a gorge. The magnificent monuments and historical artifacts adorning this town are another reason for its popularity. The many sights include the sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mother, Chapelle Notre-Dame with a statue
Mountains and hills are the elevated landforms. There are several similarities and dissimilarities between mountains and hills: ♦ Unlike mountains, hills are less steep and do not have very high elevations. However, both mountain and hill have a definite peak each, which is its highest point. ♦ Mountains are mostly rocky, whereas hills can be
Living Root Bridges are a unique form of tree shaping that is common in the southern part of Meghalaya, in India. These ‘Eco-friendly’ bridges are handmade by the Khasi and Jaintia people. The bridges are made from the aerial roots of the rubber trees. A slow process, the pliable roots are first grown through the
Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The origin of the Mistaya River, the Peyto Lake is fed water by the Peyto Creek, which drains water from Caldron Lake and Peyton Glacier. Standing at an elevation of 1,860 metres, glacial rock flour flows into the lake during
Xilitla is a town in San Luis Potosí, in Mexico. Known as the ‘Magic Town’ of Mexico, Xilitla is filled with mystery, art, surrealism, adventure and coffee. One can easily lose oneself in the changing hues of the deep blue skies, the omnipresent aroma of coffee and the soothing sounds of waterfalls and rivers flowing