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Wonders of Heritage


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.


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


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


Understanding the World's Biggest Mirror: The GEOLOGY of SALAR DE UYUNI Bolivia EXPLAINED
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat. A thin layer of water on the salt crust turns it into the world's largest mirror


Devil’s Marbles - Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve: Science, History, and Cultural Heritage
The Devil’s Marbles (the Karlu Karlu conservation reserve) is an area in Northern Territory, Australia, sprinkled with large reddish granite boulders. The Devils Marbles is a Registered Sacred Site because of it's high cultural significance for the Alyawarre people and for other Aboriginal groups. In the traditional culture, the Devil's Marbles were created by Arrange, The Devil Man. Scientifically, the Devils Marbles were formed through the slow weathering of a large granit


What is the Richat Structure - "The Eye of the Sahara"?
The Richat Structure (The Eye of the Sahara) is an eroded geologic dome in Mauritania, Africa. Its birth started over 100 million years ago.
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