Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nyiragongo Volcano
Mount Nyiragongo has erupted at least 34 times since 1882 and is home to the world's largest lava lake.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mount Nyiragongo has erupted at least 34 times since 1882 and is home to the world's largest lava lake.
Menchum, Cameroon
Deadliest lake in the world suffocated over 1,746 people in one night.
Mounana, Gabon
The world's first and only natural nuclear reactor.
Socorro, New Mexico
A warm desert spring holds one of the rarest species on earth.
New Mexico
Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.
Magdalena, New Mexico
Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.
Quemado, New Mexico
In the remote high desert of New Mexico, a strange array of poles beckon fury from above.
Hinckley, Utah
A shady solar power system that couldn't hold up to the harsh desert conditions.
Beijing, China
This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.
Mount Hamilton, California
The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.