Geological Oddities

Volcanic irregularity? Odd erosion? Alien eggs? Local legends compete to explain these strange orbs.

The Cathedral of St. Ambrose has been hiding a special parishioner within its walls.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Geological storytelling.

A table rock formation that has been intriguing West Virginians for years.

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

This landlocked lake is the world's largest on an island.

Aqua white sand highlighted with fiery red rocks.

This popular tourist cave was ignored for almost 200 years before being mined into an attraction.

A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.

A faux desert landscape in the middle of the jungle that sprouts oases during the rainy season.

Microscopic fossils suggest Australia may be the birthplace of sulphur-based life forms.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

A valley of unique erosion patterns lends to a view like nothing on Earth.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

Three wildly colorful calderas top this otherworldly volcano chain.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.