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8 famous places to see before they have vanished

There are a lot of natural and human-made wonders in the world. But everything has an end, and sooner or later, they’ll be gone. Unfortunately, some of them will be vanished sooner, even in a few decades. Here are eight famous places to see before they have vanished, just in case you may want to see them before they are gone.

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Geology Places

Drones Sacrificed for this Spectacular Volcano Video

A spectacular video (drones sacrificed while shooting it!) from National Geographic: explorer Sam Cossman operated camera-mounted drones to capture high-definition images of the Marum crater (also spelled Maroum) in Ambrym, Vanuatu. Vanuatu is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Life on Earth Mountains Oceans Planet Earth

Planet Earth II Official Extended Trailer

In 2006, Planet Earth, the British television series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit “has changed our view of the world”. It was the first nature documentary series filmed in high definition. The making took five years and it was the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC. Now, ten years later, in February 2016, the BBC announced a six-part sequel had been commissioned, titled Planet Earth II. In October 2016, BBC released the trailer of Planet Earth II.

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Geology Oceans Places

Dragon Hole: World’s deepest “blue hole”

The world’s deepest “blue hole” has been discovered in the South China Sea, and it is named “Dragon Hole”. With a depth of 300.89 meters (987.2 feet), it surpassed the Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas, which is 202 meters (663 feet) deep. For comparison, the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall, so the Dragon Hole could swallow it almost completely.

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10 Strange Places on Earth [with Videos & Images!]

Planet Earth, our home, is a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of natural oddities that often defy our understanding of the ordinary. From peculiar geographical formations to mystifying biological phenomena, it’s an array of wonderfully bizarre. Prepare to navigate ten of Earth’s strange places, each possessing its unique intrigue and awe-inspiring story, ready to challenge your perception of the world as you know it. Ready to discover the unexpected?

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Geology

What is a Megatsunami? [explained]

A megatsunami is an exceptionally large and devastating wave that can reach incredible heights. Unlike regular tsunamis triggered by earthquakes, megatsunamis are primarily caused by massive landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroid impacts into bodies of water. These catastrophic events displace colossal amounts of water, generating waves that can travel across vast distances with tremendous force. The sheer magnitude of megatsunamis makes them particularly destructive, capable of impacting coastlines with devastating consequences. Their rare occurrence and immense power make megatsunamis a subject of great scientific interest and concern, as understanding their mechanisms and potential impacts is crucial for coastal regions and disaster preparedness.

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Life on Earth Environment Geology

Anthropocene: The New Geological Era, According to Scientists

Our planet is experiencing a new geological era, according to a growing number of scientists. The Anthropocene, as it is being called, marks the first time in Earth’s history that human activities have had a significant and lasting impact on the planet’s ecosystems, geology, and climate. The term “Anthropocene” is derived from the Greek words “anthropos,” meaning human, and “kainos,” meaning new, to reflect the idea that humans are the driving force behind this new epoch. While the idea of the Anthropocene is still a subject of debate among some scientists, the concept has gained widespread acceptance and is viewed as a call to action to address the environmental challenges that our planet faces today.

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Life on Earth Animals Geology Planet Earth Prehistoric

If Earth’s lifetime was the distance from LA to New York City

Our old planet, the Earth is 4.54 billion years old. In fact, the human mind can no longer make any sense of large numbers like that. Numbers like 1, 2, 14, 20, 50 are all quantities that we encounter quite frequently in our daily lives. And our brain evolved to conceptualize numbers like that: our ancestors saw two lions; they hunted five deer in one hunting party, the population of their tribe was 20, etc…

But when the numbers are getting big, i.e. 1,000; 10,000… the problem begins: these numbers become increasingly difficult to conceptualize. Now, what happens when we try to conceptualize quantities like billions, like the Earth’s age? We can’t actually rationalize the immensity of such a big number. Because we haven’t a model of 4.54 billion that’s been compressed into something recognizable to the human mind.

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Environment Animals Geography Geology Life on Earth Physics

Your Life On Earth [presented by BBC]

“Your life on Earth” is a nice interactive webpage presented by the BBC – The British Broadcasting Corporation: how you and the world have changed since you were born? You’re simply entering your birth date, gender, and height; selecting units (metric or imperial/US), and then watching how our planet (and you) has changed in your lifetime.

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Geography Geology Places

Vulcan Points [island within a lake that is situated on an island located in a lake on an island]

Can you imagine an island within a lake that is situated on an island located in a lake on an island? Confused? Well, it is really confusing, but this island does indeed exist: Vulcan Points is the world’s largest island within a lake (Crater Lake) that is situated on an island (Taal Volcano Island) located in a lake (Lake Taal) within an island (Luzon).