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Volcanoes and Volcanism – A Journey to the Earth’s Interior

DinoAnimals.com — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:38:06 +0000

Volcanism – A Fascinating Journey to the Interior of the Earth Volcanoes have always fascinated people, they were personified, worshipped, and offerings were made to appease the formidable forces of Mother Earth and protect villages and cities from the mountain’s wrath. Although today they primarily attract the interest of scientists and travelers, they haven’t lost …

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Atacama – the Fog Desert

DinoAnimals.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:48:19 +0000

Atacama Desert – a Land Without a Drop of Rain Let us imagine a place where the earth cracks with thirst and the horizon stretches into infinity, painting a landscape in shades of rust, ochre, and grey. The Atacama Desert, hidden in the shadow of the Andes, is one of the most inhospitable and fascinating …

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Namib Desert – the oldest in the world

DinoAnimals.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:36:50 +0000

Namib Desert If a desert brings to mind an endless sea of sand, then we’ve hit the mark. Vast expanses of the Namib Desert are covered with golden-yellow sand, forming dunes stretching for kilometers (miles) from north to south and capable of reaching even 300 meters (984 feet) in height. It is one of the …

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Gunung Mulu National Park

DinoAnimals.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:04:51 +0000

Discovering the Hidden Wonders of Gunung Mulu National Park Deep in the heart of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, surrounded by lush rainforest and soaring mountains, lies a natural wonder unlike any other. It is a place of soaring pinnacles, vast cave systems, and a dazzling array of plant and animal life. This is Gunung …

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Mammoth Cave National Park

DinoAnimals.com — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:16:58 +0000

Mammoth Cave National Park – Journey Beneath the Earth Nestled deep within the rolling hills of Kentucky lies Mammoth Cave National Park, a place of ethereal beauty and geological wonder. With its labyrinth of twisting passageways and towering chambers, the park offers visitors a journey into the heart of the earth, revealing a world of …

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The Great Salt Lake – A Natural Wonder

DinoAnimals.com — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:51:39 +0000

The Great Salt Lake: A Natural Wonder with a Rich History The Great Salt Lake is a remarkable natural wonder that captures the imagination of those who witness its stunning beauty. It covers an area of about 1,700 square miles (4,400 sq km) and has a maximum depth of about 34 feet (10.4 meters). As …

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Arches National Park – Wonders of Nature

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:26:01 +0000

Discovering the Natural Wonders of Arches National Park Nestled amidst the striking red rock landscapes of Utah lies a natural wonderland unlike any other, Arches National Park. Here, over 2,000 natural sandstone arches stand proudly, testimony to the unyielding power of time and geologic forces. For millions of years, wind and water have sculpted the …

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Gondwana – the southern Supercontinent

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:17:13 +0000

Gondwana Gondwana was a supercontinent that formed during the late Neoproterozoic, about 550 million years ago. It was made up of what are now Africa, South America, Antarctica, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent. Gondwana began to break up during the Jurassic period, about 180 million years ago, and eventually separated into the continents we know …

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Alps – Europe’s highest mountains

DinoAnimals.com — Sun, 01 May 2022 07:39:51 +0000

Alps – the highest mountains in Europe There is probably no one who would not associate the Alps with the highest mountain range in Europe. Shrouded in legend Mount Blanc, their highest peak (4,808 m / 15,774 ft), has become the hero of many novels, dramas, poems and paintings over the centuries. Mountains attract tourists …

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Zion National Park – magic place

DinoAnimals.com — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:24:54 +0000

Zion National Park – the stunning beauty of rock formations Few people know that there is an equally interesting place with unusual rock formations near the Grand Canyon. The Zion National Park, in question, is an area where you can find picturesque narrow labyrinths in gorges, hidden waterfalls with crystal clear water and most importantly …

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