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The Great Blue Hole of Belize contains stalactites formed during the last ice age.
This massive marine sinkhole formed during several episodes of quaternary glaciation. The perfectly preserved stalactites provide evidence of sea level changes over thousands of years. Scientists study these formations to understand historical climate patterns.
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There’s a naturally nuclear reactor in Gabon that operated two billion years ago.
The Oklo uranium deposit contained conditions perfect for sustained nuclear fission reactions that occurred naturally for hundreds of...
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Wave Rock in Australia appears to be a frozen ocean wave.
This natural rock formation stands 46 feet high and extends for 360 feet. The distinctive wave-like shape was...
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Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses creates thousands of turquoise lagoons between sand dunes.
Despite appearing like a desert, this region receives significant rainfall that collects between sand dunes. The resulting lagoons...