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12 Most Incredible Crater Lakes On Earth
The planet is home to some of the most amazing natural wonders - shaped by Mother Earth over millions of years. Yet few natural formations are as close to the heart of the planet and undergo such vibrant changes as crater lakes. Being connected with the inner regions of the Earth, these lakes can contract, expand, appear and vanish all in the geological blink of an eye.
Continue reading...10 Highest Lakes on Earth [PICS]
Monday, January 12, 2009
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When people talk about three quarters of the world’s surface being covered in water, you don’t generally think of it being 20,000 ft above sea level. Yet, some of the highest lakes in the world can be found hidden in the cracks and crevasses of mountain valleys, among some of the highest peaks in the world, making for spectacular imagery.
Continue reading...Lakes… 650ft Beneath the Waves!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Deep beneath the waves, far down on the ocean floor are scenes often associated with the stuff of nightmares – translucent fish with wide black eyes capable of seeing in the dark, shell fish with bioluminescent skeletons and colossal squid, so huge that no one has yet to picture them. All these creatures, though bizarre, are somehow quite expected but it’s doubtful whether many people would imagine a lake lying down there, too.
Continue reading...20 Most Incredible Desert Oases [pics]
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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The yellow sand dunes stretch to infinity, whilst the scorching sun of the Sahel beats down on your head. You’re tired and you’re thirsty – you’ve been travelling for miles, searching for water. Yet nonetheless you are cautious: nothing is as it seems in this land of smokescreens and mirrors. “Water! Water!” you begin to scream. No… even imagination is playing tricks on you.
Continue reading...10 Incredible Underground Lakes and Rivers [pics]
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Far below the Earth’s surface, where the sun rarely penetrates, is a world of twinkling glow worms, precious gems and limestone caves and mountains, a land inhabited by nature alone. Within this world are visions to rival many landscapes decorating our horizon; lakes lie still, great networks of caves know no borders and rivers and rivulets carve an ever-evolving terrain.
Continue reading...25 Most Colorful Lakes on Earth [pics]
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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When we leave things to the divine hand of Mother Nature, it’s truly amazing what she manages to pull out of the hat; only a gifted artist’s palette could compete. In this series of spectacular lake images we present a kaleidoscope of colours which encapsulate the sometimes surprising natural beauty of enclosed expanses of water. Enjoy!
Continue reading...10 Deepest Lakes on Earth
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Image via Flickr User Sniggity Have you ever swam out in a deep lake and not been able to see the bottom? All you can feel is the freezing cold water beneath your feet, all you see is darkness extending to infinity.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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