10 The Amazing Geological Wonders In The World

1. Chocolate Hills (Filipina)

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Located in Bohol, Philippines. Consists of about 1,268 cone-shaped hills that have the same size, an area of ​​more than 50 square kilometers (20 square miles), geological formation is very unusual, which was then called the Chocolate Hills. There are several hypotheses about the formation of the hills.

These hills include simple limestone weathering, sub-sea volcanism, the uplift of the sea floor. A new theory states that the Chocolate Hills is an ancient volcano is active and destroyed, then spit out a large stone which is then covered with limestone and then pushed out of the sea floor.



2. Wave Rock (Australia)

Wave Rock or Stone Waves is a natural rock formation located east of the small town of Hyden in Western Australia. As the name suggests this stone shaped like ocean waves that burst and soar. The extent of covering several acres, Wave Rock has a height of about 15 meters and a length of about 110 meters.3. Hell Gate (Turkmenistan)

In the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, precisely near the remote village inhabited by 350 people Derweze, there is a crater 60 meters wide and within 20 meters.


This crater emits a constant fire and burned for 39 years. By locals this smoldering crater known as Crater Gas Darvaza more famous or well known as the 'Gate of Hell'. This crater can be seen from a distance of several kilometers.


This is not a natural phenomenon, but rather the result of industrial accidents. In 1971, a Soviet ring accidentally drilling the underground caverns that store natural gas in massive quantities, so as not hazardous, toxic gas is burned. No one knows how many tons of natural gas burned constantly, but it seems infinite.4. Giants Causeway (Irlandia)

Giants Causeway is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. Situated in the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, most of the hexagonal-shaped columns, although there are also rectangular, pentagon, heptagon and octagon, the highest about 12 meters (36 feet).

5. Blue Lake Cave (Brazil)

Mato Grosso do Sul region in Brazil has some beautiful underground lake, there Gruta do Lago Azul, Gruta do Mimoso, and Aquario Natural.


The most famous, Gruta do Lago Azul or Blue Lake Cave, decorated with stalactites and stalagmites as well as the magnificent blue lake. The beauty of the lake was very impressive.6. Eye of the Sahara (Mauritania)

A land in Mauritania, south-western part of the Sahara Desert has a spectacular view. Threaded circle with a diameter of 30 miles that looks like an eye. So big, this circle can be seen from outer space.


This formation was originally thought to be a meteorite impact collision, but geologists now believe that this circle is the result of land elevation and erosion. However, what causes a circular shape, is still mysterious.7. Crystal Cave of the Giants (Mexico)

Found deep inside a mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. known as "the Sistine Chapel of crystals". The crystals formed in a natural cave totally enclosed bedrock. Mexico's Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals) contains natural crystals known in the world. The crystals have an average length of 11 meters.8. Great Blue Hole (Belize)

Is part of the Lighthouse Reef System, Great Blue Hole lies approximately 60 miles from the mainland of Belize City. Shaped like a large hole that is almost perfect, with a depth of about 125 meters and 300 meters in diameter.


Water depth is what makes the color to be very blue. This is believed to be the largest in the world ocean holes and has great appeal for divers.9. Antelope Canyon (Arizona - USA)

Antelope canyon or Antelope Canyon is a famous gorge located in Page, Coconino County, Arizona, United States.


The canyon area into the complex Navajo Indian Reservation, the area's largest shelter for Diné tribe of North American Indians, which is also called the Navaho or Navajo. Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of Navajo Sand rocks, primarily due to flash floods and sub​​-aerial processes.10. The Wave (antara Arizona dan Utah - USA)

This stunning red rock located on the border of Arizona and Utah, United States. The Wave is made up of sand dune 190 million-year-old who has been turned to stone.


Formation are little known is only accessible by foot via a small road uphill as far as three miles.

10 Wonders of the World Creation of Man

10 Wonders of the World Creation of Man | New eifel tower, it is the 7 wonders of the world that have long. Wonders of the world not only from nature, with sophisticated technology in modern times, people can make themselves such wonders. Here's the latest wonders of man-made:

1. Burj Khalifa 

Burj Khalifa, formerly called Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, inaugurated the opening on January 4, 2010. The height of this skyscraper is 828 meters (2,717 feet). Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world ever made by man. Starting from passing height of Taipei 101 as the tallest building in the world on July 21, 2007.

On 12 September 2007, the height of the Burj Khalifa made ​​it past the CN Tower as a free structure (without buffer), the highest in the world and on April 7, 2008 of the world's tallest structure KVLY-TV Tower is located in Blanchard, North Dakota, United States successfully passed . The tallest structure ever built by man, the Warsaw Radio Tower 645.4 m (2,120 ft) made ​​in 1974 (but collapsed during renovations in 1991) successfully passed on 1 September 2008.


2. Palm Jumeirah 


Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island built on reclaimed land by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government. This island is one of three islands called The Palm Islands which will increase Dubai coast up to 520 km. The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira) under development by Nakheel. It is located in the Jumeirah coastal area in the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).


The Palm Jumeirah is a palm tree-shaped islands with coverage of a trunk, a crown with 17 leaves, and a crescent-shaped island 11 kilometers mengelilingiya and form a breakwater. The island has an area of ​​5 km x 5 km and the total area is larger than 800 football fields [1]. Island linked to Dubai crown by a 300-meter bridge and the crescent is connected to the upper end of the palm by a tunnel under the sea. For the next 2-3 years, tourism in Dubai increases, The Palm Jumeirah can be said as one of the world's premier resort. The Palm Island itself is considered a "8th Wonder of the World '. The island will double the Dubai coastline.

3. grand canyon skywalk 



Grand Canyon is a steep gorge carved by the Colorado River. This river is located in Arizona in the United States. Cause of the Grand Canyon is erosion, first is by water and second is by wind. Visitors a unique and exciting locations each year nearly 5 million people visit the 1 mile deep Grand Canyon. To enjoy the grand canyon, now could be from the top through a horseshoe-shaped platforms. This platform relies tense right 4000 feet above the ground and extends 65 feet from the edge of the Grand Canyon. Horseshoe-shaped skywalk is constructed of glass walls 4 inches thick and visitors must don special scratch-proof socks if you want to walk and see the sights there.

4. la sagrada familia 



Church Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, often simply called the Sagrada Família, is a massive Roman Catholic church that was under construction in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Construction of the church began in 1882 and lasted until today ini.Gereja was originally designed by Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), who worked on this project for 40 years, devoting the last 15 years of his life to this great project, which is planned to be completed in 2026. When asked about the duration of the construction period, Gaudí is told to answer "my clients not to rush". After Gaudi's death in 1926, this project continued under the supervision of Domenech Sugranyes suspended due to Spanish Civil War in 1936.

5. henderson waves


This one bridge structure is somewhat unique, in fact the only one in the world. The form that seemed to spin like a spiral made ​​character while providing a modern twist to the national park Mount Faber and Telok Blangah that store natural richness Singapore. Enjoy a walk in structures made of wood and steel in the morning to enjoy the fresh air or go to the park with the lights illuminated every dramatic effect at 7 pm until 2 am. One of Singapore's design gems that often escape the itinerary list is one reason that makes you never get bored with Singapore.
 
6. oasis of the seas


Oasis Of The Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world with a weight of 225 280 tonnes. Vessels built at a cost of Rp 14 trillion, has 20 cabins that can accommodate the level of 6300 passengers. With all the existing facilities, passengers can enjoy a sail on the ship for 30 days at a cost of at least Rp 50 million.

7. channel tunnel 


The Channel Tunnel is a rail tunnel along the 50-km beneath the English Channel (precisely in the Strait of Dover) that connects Cheriton, Kent, in the south of the United Kingdom, and Coquelles, Calais in northern France.
This big-budget project originally started with a few errors, and was finally completed in 1994.
Channel is the second longest rail tunnel in the world after the Seikan Tunnel in Japan. The tunnel is operated by Eurotunnel plc. Chunnel - which is short for The Chunnel Channel Tunnel

8. three gorges dam


Three Gorge Dam or the Three Gorges Dam or the Three Gorge Dam is located in the Yangtze River (the third longest river in the world) in Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei province, China. Construction began in 1994. This dam will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world when completed in 2009. The shelter start charging on June 1, 2003, and will occupy the Three Canyons area of ​​the beautiful, between the city of Yichang, Hubei, and Fuling, Chongqing.

Like the other dams are being built, the dam is also a controversial dam completely wrong concerning this project. Parties that support point to the economic benefits of flood control and hydroelectric power. Opponents worried about the future of 1.9 million people who will be moved; archaeological site and the loss of valuable cultures, and also its impact on the environment.

9. the dreamliner 


The aircraft is designed to be very environmentally friendly. According to Boeing, the aircraft material made ​​of carbon fiber which is environmentally friendly. The aircraft is also fuel efficient, able to cover a distance of two times the mileage of the Boeing 777. Lights used by aircraft is also very environmentally friendly. This aircraft using Rolls-Royce Trent engines 1000 and General Electric GEnx-2B 12 innovative. The aircraft also has the latest version of the Honeywell radar designed to monitor the weather in front of the plane with a distance of 100,000 meters (100 miles).

10. millau viaduct


Millau bridge is a road bridge which crossed the wires bersanggahkan Tarn river valley near Millau in southern France. Designed by French bridge engineer Michel Virlogeux in collaboration with British architect, Lord Foster, the Millau bridge is a "vehicular" highest in the world, with milestones peak at 341 meters (1,118 feet). slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower and only 40 m (132 ft) shorter than the Empire State Building. Millau was opened officially on December 14, 2004 and opened to traffic on December 16, 2004.