Thunderstorm develops when tiny particles of ice and water present in the clouds collide with great force. Thunder is an unusual sound occurring during a thunderstorm. This collision causes a series of sudden electrical discharges. These discharges result in sudden flashes of light and trembling sound waves, commonly known as thunder and lightning. Lightning is […]
The Redwood National and State Park comprises ancient temperate rainforest trees that are located in the United States. Where more than 2,00,000 acres of redwood trees covered the Californian coastline in 1850, by the 1900 many trees had been harvested and cut people who were attracted to the lands during a minor gold rush. With
The Angkor Wat is an ancient temple complex built in Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman, the Angkor Wat was the capital temple originally built as a Hindu Temple of Lord Vishnu but was later converted to a Buddhist temple by the end of the 12th century. Spread across
Hailstorm is an extreme weather condition occurring during rain. Hail forms when rain- drops pass through very cold air in the atmosphere and get frozen into the balls of ice. These balls of ice fall on the ground as hail stones. When the falling of the hail is accompanied by thunderstorm, the resulting condition is
The Torres de Paine National Park is a majestic national park situated in Patagonia, Chile. This beautiful National Park has it all-mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers. The clear blue skies, deep waters and imposing mountains all come together in this place to give its name– Paine. Paine is a Tehuelche word, meaning ‘blue’. The largest
Valle de Cocora, or as it is more commonly known, the Cocora Valley, is a scenic valley in the department of Quindio, Columbia. Lush greens rolling hills provide a breathtaking view of the Cocora Valley, which is a part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park. The Valley is the home of the national tree,
A stunning view, the lake is filled with the view of snow-capped peaks and mountains. The picturesque hamlet was originally known as Laggan and was, in fact, a station that was part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and was built in 1890. The beautiful blue green lake with its mirror-like surface reflecting the beautiful sky
An avalanche is a flow of snow, ice or rock down a mountainside. It is a very sudden event, and can move very fast (about up to 200 km per hour).There are different kinds of avalanches. Some of them are: Rock avalanches: They consist of the movement of large segments of shattered rocks.. Ice avalanches:
Slope Point is the southern most point on the South Island of New Zealand. While the area of Slope Point is ragged and has constantly raging winds, this place became popular because of the strange windswept trees in the area. Used for sheep farming, the area of Slope Point is devoid of domestic houses, save
The Lavender Fields are a sprawling expanse of lavender farms located in the region of Sault and Valréas in Provence, France. Specifically in the months of June to August, the Lavender Fields are in full bloom creating a site that stuns the senses. From the aroma of lavender spreading throughout the air to the visual
The Moravian Fields are hypnotic lands located along the Morava River in the historical country of Moravia, Czech Republic. Acre upon acre of land that has been dedicated to agriculture, the fields in Moravia look straight out of any storybook. Rolling fields of green extend as far as the horizon making for a perfect view.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system located in the Coral Sea, off the Queensland coast in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef comprises over 2,900 individual reefs, 900 islands that stretch over 2,300 km. One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, it is blessed with the astounding beauty and is one
Extreme weather is a weather condition which is significantly different from the average pattern of weather. Extreme weather is technically an atmospheric disturbance. Some of the examples are: hail and hailstorm, thunder and lightning, hurricane, tornadoes and cyclones. Some other examples are snowstorm and heat waves (loo).
Samarkand is a city known for its mosques and mausoleums situated in Uzbekistan. The word Samarkand was derived from the Sogdian word ‘Stone fort’ or ‘Rock town’. Mostly founded in the 7th and the 8th century BC, Samarkand prospered due to its strategic location along the Silk Route between China and the Mediterranean. Noted throughout
Bromo Volcano is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. This incredible active volcano is one of the most popular peaks in the Tennger massif. Situated in the middle of a plain known as the ‘Sea of sand’, the Bromo Volcano with its top ‘Blown off’ is the most hiked mountain in Indonesia in