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The Cetina River Eye

This reservoir like eye is the source of the Cetina river in southern Croatia. It has a length of 101 km and also its basin covers an area of 1,463 km2. From its source, Cetina descends from an elevation of 385 metres above sea level to the Adriatic Sea. It is the most water-rich river in Dalmatia.

Al Naslaa Rock, Saudi Arabia

There are many natural occurrences that could puzzle a tourist. one of them is Al Naslaa Rock Formation, placed in Tayma oasis, Saudi Arabia.

Fumaroles, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park USA
The story of Yellowstone’s thermal basins begins with features deep within the earth. At the center of the earth is the core which is...

Eye Of The Sahara or Richat Structure

A Mysterious Circle in the SandsIn the endless beige expanse of the Sahara Desert, a perfect circle breaks the monotony — a series of...

Great Blue Hole

From above, it looks like a perfect circle of dark sapphire water surrounded by a turquoise coral reef — a mesmerizing portal into the...

15 Naturally Striped and Banded Rocks

Some rocks in nature display remarkable patterns of stripes, wavy bands, and contrasting layers, almost as if they had been painted by an artist....

Rocks That Float on Water: Types, Formation, and Examples

When you drop a rock into water, you usually expect it to sink. Most rocks are denser than water, so they quickly settle to...

Why Is My Rock Magnetic? 8 Common Magnetic Rocks and Minerals

When you bring a magnet close to a rock and notice that it is strongly attracted, the result can be surprising. If the rock...