The Blue Grotto is a collection of sea caves on the south coast of Malta. The Blue Grotto is located opposite the islet of Filfla. The caves are situated in such a manner that on a daily basis until 1 pm, the sunlight reflects on the water and caves in such a manner that water […]
Jacob’s Well is a recurrent karstic spring located northwest of Wimberley, in Texas, United States. Flowing from the bed of the Cypress Creek in Texas Hill County, Jacob’s Well has a 30-foot deep vertical decent, after which it continues descending downward for 120 feet, through various silted chambers that are divided by narrow restrictions.
Temperature: Approximately –6°C to 25°C. Climate: Temperate zone receives rainfall throughout the year and the temperature varies with seasons. Location on Earth: Between the equator and the North and South Poles this region is closer to the North and the South Pole. Flora and Fauna: Deciduous forests found in regions of the Northern hemisphere are
The Wind Cathedral is actually a series of desert sand formations that can be found in the Namib Desert. The sand dunes in the southern part of the Namib Desert form the Wind Cathedrals. These sand dunes are some of the most stunning and formidable-looking sand dunes that range from pink to orange shades with
Temperature: The temperature is approximately 17°C to –30°C, sub-freezing to moderately low precipitation. Climate: The climate is very harsh during winters with strong winds; however, summers are cool and pleasant. Location on Earth: Along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Flora and Fauna: Due to frozen soil, no species of plants can be seen here.
The Olympic National Park is situated in Washington State, United States. The Olympic National Park comprises four diverse regions. They are the pacific coastline, the alpine areas, temperate rainforests and forests that are on the drier in the east side. The regions are broken down into three ecosystems that range from sub-alpine forests and meadows
Campo Andaluz is pristine and picturesque countryside situated in Andalucía, an autonomous community of Spain. From being the poorest area of Spain to becoming one of the most visited tourist destinations, Campo Andaluz comprises white sandy beaches, lush countryside and constructions with imperial architecture influenced by the Moorish; as a result, it has a unique
The Atlantic Ocean Road, also known as the Atlantic road, is a long section of County Road 64, in Norway. The construction of the road was started on 1st August, 1983 and the road was opened on 7th July, 1989 costing 122 million Norwegian krone. Connecting island of Averøy with the mainland and Romsdalshalvøya peninsula,
The Valley of Ten Peaks is a scenic valley that includes Moraine Lake surrounded by 10 peaks and is located at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. The valley was originally the homeland of the Stoney Indian Tribe. Samuel Allen, the explorer who discoverd the valley, initally referred to the peaks using numbers from one
The Split Pinnacle is an interesting rock formation in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, in Hunan, China. The Split Pinnacle with its towering cliffs looks like it would topple over with the wind. However, this incredible tower stands tall and imposing to the south of the middle reaches of the River Yangtze. This rock tower is
Nottingham Castle is a castle situated in a commanding position in Nottingham, England. A royal fortress and even occasionally the royal residence in the middle ages, Nottingham Castle is situated on a natural promontory that is known as Castle Rock with 130 metres high cliffs to the south and west of the castle.
Temperature: The temperature in the polar region is approximately –30°C to –139°C. Climate: Polar regions are the coldest regions of the world that have permanently frozen surface under thick snow. Location on Earth: The polar regions surround the North and the South Pole that is the Arctic and the Antarctic region. Flora and Fauna: Due
Climate is a term which relates the weather condition of a region with the respective temperature. The Earth experiences different climates throughout the year. The topography of the Earth is very much responsible for variable climates across the planet. The climate also varies due to the interaction of sunlight with the atmosphere, along with the
Coastal Potholes are geological formation, existing in the various parts of the country, specifically La Jolla, California. The Coastal Potholes are unique in the manner that they can be found in varying environments. Not only that, the existence of these potholes has promoted the growth of different types of animals, water plants, seaweeds, reptiles, etc.
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of planet Earth. It divides the Earth into two hemispheres, the Northern hemisphere and the Southern hemisphere. It forms the imaginary reference line on the Earth’s surface from which latitude is calculated. So, the equator is the line of 0° latitude. The Earth’s circumference is maximum