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Wonders of Heritage


The Door to Hell Turkmenistan EXPLAINED - Gates of Hell Crater GEOLOGY - The Darvaza Gas Crater
Discover the fascinating geology behind The Door to Hell Turkmenistan, a blazing crater that has been burning for decades. Also called The Gates of Hell Turkmenistan and The Darvaza Gas Crater, this fiery pit is one of the world’s most unique geological wonders. Explore how the Door to Hell crater formed and the science behind it, and its lasting environmental impact on climate change and on the surrounding desert. Find out why the Gates of Hell crater is still burning today.
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Why are Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield Canada Important Natural Treasures? - Geology Explained
Discover the geology of Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Canada, and learn why they matter in the fight against climate change.
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The Colors of Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia Explained - Geology of Rainbow Mountains China
Explore the mesmerizing Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia in China! Discover the geological secrets and vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountains.
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Why is Table Mountain Flat? The GEOLOGY and CULTURAL HERITAGE of Table Mountain in South Africa
Discover why is Table Mountain flat and uncover its rich geology and cultural heritage. Explore the geological history of Table Mountain.
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Hoodoos Alberta: The Geology and Cultural Heritage of Writing-on-Stone and Drumheller Hoodoos
Explore the stunning hoodoos of Alberta’s Writing-on-Stone and Drumheller sites, where science and culture intertwine. Learn how these fascinating rock formations were shaped over millions of years by geological forces and why the Writing-on-Stone hoodoos hold deep spiritual significance for the Blackfoot Nation. Uncover the secrets of these towering wonders in Alberta’s badlands, and see how erosion, time, and tradition have made them an iconic part of Canada’s cultural and
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How was Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland formed: Geology vs. Irish Myths
Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is a fascinating geological wonder whose creation originates both in geology and Irish mythology. From a geological perspective, Giants Causeway in Ireland was formed by ancient lava that moulded the hexagonal basalt columns at the site. From a mythological perspective, Giants Causeway was created by the ancient giant Finn McCool (Fionn MacCumhaill) as a bridge to Scotland’s Isle of Staffa, where his rival, a Scottish giant named Benandonn
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