The world is incredibly vast and beautiful, with hidden gems of awe-inspiring natural wonders off the beaten track. Nature's magic is truly amazing!
1. The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is perhaps the most famous mysterious place in the world. This area of about 1.29 million square kilometers is located in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Miami, Florida. It's been said that more than 20 planes and 50 ships have mysteriously disappeared or crashed in thin air.
Although ships pass through these waters every day, and the Bermuda Triangle is no more missing than other large, unpopulated waters, these unexplained accidents still draw public attention.
2. Antarctica's Blood Falls
Antarctica, the coldest and driest place on Earth, has a peculiar landscape known as "Blood Falls," which cascades down a white glacier five stories high. Scientists eventually determined that this terrible color comes from the glacier's interior water with high iron content. Once the glacier is exposed to oxygen, it oxidizes and rusts, appearing red.
3. Ireland's Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's Cliffs of Moher, Europe's largest coastal cliff drop, has a powerful ocean swirls 200 meters below, making the cliffs above shiver with the world's most solemn sunset glory that can be captured. The fantastical landscape has also made the Cliffs of Moher a location for many movies.
4. Poland's Curved Forests
This forest of hundreds of peculiar pine trees in Poland truly lives up to its name. In the 1930s, hundreds of pine trees were planted there, with their roots bent 90 degrees to make them look like fishing hooks. Some believe that a technique or artificial tool was used to bend the trees, while others speculate that a winter storm or other destructive condition may have transformed this forest into its interesting shape.
5. Elf Circle in Namibia, Africa
Millions of circular patches dot the deserts of Namibia, Africa, creating a bizarre landscape. These ovals of soil surrounded by grass circles are called "faerie circles" because their distinctive shapes and patterns appear to have been created by faeries. They range in size from 3 meters to 34 meters. Although scientists have made many assumptions, recent studies seem to indicate that the phenomenon is caused by plants competing for scarce water.
6. Northern Ireland Giant Trail
The Giant's Causeway is a natural wonder of the Northern Ireland coast. It features 40,000 polygonal black basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. The dramatic, pavement-like terrain inspired the legend of a giant named Finn McCool, who threw large chunks of the coast into the sea to create a stepping stone to Scotland.
7. Lake Ijen Volcano, Indonesia
The Lake Ijen volcano is both terrifying and thrilling because it is home to a rare natural phenomenon. Sulfur-containing gases burst out of the rocky surface around the lake and burn when they come into contact with outside air, producing flames up to 5 meters high. The flames appear blue, and liquid sulfur flows down the mountain like electric blue lava.
8. Lake Hillier, Australia
Lake Hillier in Australia has pearly pink water and is probably the most unique lake in the world. It is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, which makes its natural color very special in contrast. Its waters are teeming with fish and are even safe to swim in, although tourists are not allowed in the water. The cause of Lake Hillier's color remains a mystery, but it is most likely caused by algae, bacteria, or chemical reactions.
