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Derbyshire, England
Stanage Edge
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Utah
Checkerboard Mesa
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Hanksville, Utah
Kathline Rock View Area
This roadside stop between Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains is the perfect location to view some of the region's natural wonders.
Lone Pine, California
Mobius Arch
This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.
Slavinja, Serbia
Rosomača Canyon
The ridged layers that make up this river canyon represent Earth's geological history.
islands
How Reading Lava Flows Reveals a Lost Paradise
Human harm is burned into Réunion’s ecological record.
volcanoes
Lake Michigan's 'Ice Volcanoes' Are Extremely Cool, Definitely Not Volcanoes
“It sounds like if you got a big Slurpee, and then dumped it on the ground.”
Matsushima, Japan
Matsushima Bay
These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.
Australia
Macquarie Island
One of the only places where Earth’s mantle lies above water.
Rožanstvo, Serbia
Stopića Cave
Through the colossal entrance to this cave you'll find limestone tubs and an underground waterfall.
Bourail, New Caledonia
Bonhomme de Bourail
A beachside monolith shaped by years of waves crashing against hard quartz.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Banded Iron Formation Stone
A physical reminder of Earth's ancient past, this rock results from the photosynthetic processes of some of the oldest forms of life.
Tulelake, California
Crystal Ice Cave
Each winter this underground cave forms a dazzling ice palace.
geology
The World Is Studded With Artificial Mountains
They’re fake, but they can be spectacular (and hazardous).
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An Ancient Australian Volcano Is a Haven for Giant Pink Slugs
Just because they're huge and garish doesn't mean they're easy to find.
Sankt Ingbert, Germany
Grosser Stiefel (Big Boot)
This rock resembling a turned-up boot has become the symbol of St. Ingbert.
New Boston, New Hampshire
Frog Rock
A popular 19th-century natural landmark is now hidden within a sprawling forest.
Cáceres, Spain
Cave of Maltravieso
A neighborhood park in the city of Cáceres hides what some believe are revolutionary examples of Neanderthal cave art.
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