Resembling a landscape from an alien planet, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is the hottest place on Earth and it is home to acidic pools, sulfur springs, lava lakes, and salt flats. Yet, life somehow finds a way to survive. How is that even possible? Explore the geology of this region to understand what creates such an extreme environment: from the extreme heat to sulfur springs, lava lakes, and salt flats. Discover the remarkable microorganisms that call this toxic infer

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