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Architect K.A. by Architect K.A.
August 20, 2014
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So many other-worldly places exist right on our planet, and we never even knew about it. Here are 33 landmarks that look like paintings and scenes from science fiction movies.

01. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia

1Source: Earth Porm

During the rainy season, the world’s largest salt flat becomes the world’s largest mirror. The Salar was born when several prehistoric lakes joined into one. The salt flat is so reflective, it’s used to calibrate satellites.

02. Tianzi Mountains, China

2

3 Source: Michael Yamashita

These unqiuely tall and thin mountains are so alien that they were used in James Cameron’s “Avatar.” Formed underwater 380 million years ago, the flow destroyed surrounding sandstone, leaving only resilient stone pillars. Some of the columns have reached over 4,000 feet above sea level.

03. Sentinels of the Arctic, Finland

4Source: niccolobonfadini.comniccolobonfadini.com

These sentinels are actually giant trees covered in snow and ice. This strange sight occurs in winter, when temperatures range from -40 to -15 degrees centigrade.

Source: apod.nasa.gov

04. Reed Flute Caves, China

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6Source: natureflip.com

This 240-meter-long cave system has been one of Guilin, China’s most popular attractions for over 1200 years. The beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and pillars were all created through water erosion. In the present day, they are highlighted by multi colored lights which create a truly surreal environment.

Source: amusingplanet.com

5 | Skaftafell Ice Cave, Iceland

7Source: all-that-is-interesting.com

Ice caves are temporary structures that form at the edge of glaciers when flowing water melts a hole into glaciers. The tightly packed ice has very few air bubbles and absorbs all light except for blue, giving the ice its unique color.

Source: amusingplanet.com

06. Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States

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9Source: all-that-is-interesting.com

This canyon was formed by millions of years of flowing water that carved out a deep, yet narrow crevice. Since significantly less light makes it down to the deeper depths, the walls often appear to be different colors.

Source: wikipedia.org

07. Bigar Waterfall, Romania

10Source: 500px.org

The locals call this waterfall “the miracle from the Minis gorge.” The moss formation which the falls travel over is 8 meters tall, creating one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

08. Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Maldives

11Source: independent.co.uk

09. Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Wyoming

12Source: mostbeautifulplacesintheworld.org

Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of pigmented microbes, which grow around the edges of the mineral-rich water.

Source: wikipedia.org

10. Deadvlei, Namibia

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14Source: nationalgeographic.com

No, the above images are not surrealist paintings. They’re photographs of “dead valley,” where trees stand against a background of the highest sand dunes in the world. Once a thriving forest, the approaching desert has killed all life.

Source: wikipedia.org

11. Turquoise Ice, Lake Baikal, Russia

15Source: reddit.com

Lake Baikal is the oldest freshwater lake in the world. In the winter, the lake freezes, but the water is so clear that you can see 130 feet below the ice. In March, frost and sun cause cracks in the ice crust, which results in the turquoise ice shards we see at the surface.

Source: mymodernmet.com

12. Socotra, Yemen

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17

18Source: nationalgeographic.com

One third of the plant life on Socotra Island is found nowhere else on planet Earth. One of the most bizarre forms of life is the dragon blood tree, which resembles an umbrella.

Source: abduzeedo.com

13. Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu, China

19Source: laboiteverte.fr

These colorful rock formations are the result of red sandstone and mineral deposits laid down over 24 million years. Wind and rain then carved amazing shapes into the rock, forming natural pillars, towers, ravines, valleys and waterfalls.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

14. Tunnel of Love, Klevan, Ukraine

20Source: 500px.org

This tunnel was shaped over many years, as trains traveled the line three times time a day, molding the surrounding trees. Now abandoned, the track is a romantic spot for an afternoon stroll.

Source: inhabitat.com

15. Glowworm Caves, Waitomo, New Zealand

21Source: sites.psu.edu

Thousands of tiny glowworms hang to the ceiling of this grotto and radiate a luminescent light, creating a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Source: waitomo.com

16. Yuanyang County, China

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23Source: dailymail.co.uk

The farming techniques in Yuanyang County have created a landscape which is truly amazing from the air. These rice fields are located on the slopes of Ailao Mountain, where the terraced levels help create flat surfaces along an uneven landscape.

Source: travelchinaguide.com

17. Lake Hillier, Australia

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25Source: letithappenblog.files.wordpress.com

The pink color of this lake is thought to be the result of a dye created by algae and bacteria in the water. Despite the odd hue, the lake doesn’t seem to have any adverse effects on humans or local wildlife.

Source: wikipedia.org

18. Pamukkale Hot Springs, Turkey

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27Source: reversehomesickness.com

Over millions of years, the hotsprings in Pamukkale have transformed the landscape. Although it may look like these terraces are made of ice and snow, Turkey has bikini weather all year round. The ground is just coated in white limestone.

Source: wikipedia.org

19. Caño Cristales River, Colombia

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29Source: imgur.com

Due to its extensive habitat of fauna and flora, this flowing river appears in yellow, green, blue, black and red as you travel along it. The rocks here are around 1.2 billion years old, and those who visit call it the most beautiful river in the world.

Source: wikipedia.org

20. Patagonia Marble Caves, Chile

30Source: whenonearth.net

Formed by thousands of years of waves crashing against calcium carbonate, these caves have smooth, swirling walls, which reflect the lake’s azure waters.

Source: atlasobscura.com

21. Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland

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32Source: profissaoviajante.com

Around 50 to 60 million years ago, intense volcanic activity in the area formed a lava plateau. Over time, the lava cooled and fractures created columns that are so perfect, they almost look artificial. Source: wikipedia.org

22. Fly Geyser, Nevada

33Source: ppcdn.500px.org

Fly Geyser was accidentally created when a well was drilled and left uncapped. Minerals and algae started to rise from the geyser and accumulated to form an alien-like mound.

Source: allaroundnevada.com

23. Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius Island

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Source: whenonearth.net

Strong ocean currents continually drive sand from the shores of Mauritius into the abyss below, creating this one-of-a-kind underwater waterfall.

Source: gearthblog.com

24. Mount Roraima, South America

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36Source: aqu52.files.wordpress.com

This tabletop mountain is one of the oldest mountains on Earth, dating back two billion years when the land was lifted high above the ground by tectonic activity. The sides of the mountain are sheer vertical cliffs, with several waterfalls, making it nearly impossible to climb. Source: wikipedia.org

25. Aogashima, Japan

37Source: earthporm.com

Aogashima is a volcanic island located 200 miles off the coast of Tokyo. Even more amazing than the view is the geography – there’s a smaller volcano within the volcano island.

Source: earthporm.com

26. Fingal’s cave, Scotland

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39Source: blogspot.com

Like the Giant’s Causeway, this cave was formed by lava cooling and fracturing over millions of years. The jagged formations on the outside are entirely nature’s doing.

Source: wikipedia.org

27. Underwater River, Cenote Angelita, Mexico

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41Source: anatoly.pro

Underneath the water of Cenote Angelita is another flowing body of water. The river is full of hydrogen sulfate, which is much heavier than normal salt water. When it sinks to the bottom, it forms a flow of its own. Source: huffingtonpost.com

28. Naica Mine, Mexico

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43Source: boredpanda.com

This silver mine is coated in crystals as big as 50 feet long and 4 feet wide. They Were formed by hydrothermal fluids rising from the magma chambers below. This is a must see on any cave lover’s bucket list.

Source: wikipedia.org

29. Hidden Beach, Mexico

44Source: ppcdn.500px.org

This magnificent hidden beach was created by a military explosion test in early 1900s. The surrounding islands were deemed a nature park, with the hidden beach only accessible by swimming through a fifty foot tunnel. Source: huffingtonpost.com

30. Lake Natron, Tanzania

45Source: amazingstuff.co.uk/

This lake has a uniquely high salt content. Salt-loving microorganisms thrive and produce red pigment, colorizing the water. For other animals, the salt is deadly and many calcify (effectively turning into stone) after taking a dip in the water.

Source: abduzeedo.com

31. The Eye of Africa, Mauritania

46Source: abduzeedo.com

Found in the middle of the Sahara Desert is a deeply eroded bowl, over 24 miles in diameter. The natural formation is so impressive that for a long time, scientists believed it was the site of an asteroid impact.

Source: abduzeedo.com

32. Highlands, Iceland

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48Source: parrikar.com

The isolated highlands of Iceland have some of the most superb natural sights in the Northern Hemisphere. The mindblowing glaciers, craters, lakes and geysers are breathtaking by day, but when night falls, the area becomes one of the best places to witness the aurora borealis.

Source: earthporm.com

33. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

49Source: therichestimages.com

Plitvice National Park is the largest of its kind in Croatia and the oldest in Southeast Europe. Over thousands of years, water flowing over limestone and chalk created natural dams and eventually, beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. Source: whc.unesco.org

As I compiled these beautiful destinations, I felt an urge to sell everything I own and travel the world. I hope you did to – share this with the people you’d love to travel with!

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