Finds of cobalt blue spinel in Lục Yên, Vietnam
The best-known find of the extremely rare cobalt blue spinel is Lục Yên in Vietnam. Local gemstone mines provide also sapphires and rubies.
Volusia Blue Spring
Volusia Blue Spring is a 1st magnitude spring that beats from a large fissure – a cave that has been dived up to 38 m deep. Habitat of manatees.
Homosassa Springs Group
Homosassa Springs Group has some 20 springs. The most impressive is the group of headsprings with an output of 2,492 l/s. Habitat of manatees.
Palayoor Church of St. Thomas
Local community believes that Palayoor Church is the oldest church in India or even in the world. According to a legend it was built by St. Thomas in 54 AD.
Woodhouse Falls
Woodhouse Falls is 9 – 10 m tall waterfall near the magnificent Karkloof Falls. A belowed place for locals but due to accidents the access has been closed.
Karkloof Falls
Karkloof Falls are between 88 and 105 m tall. This is an impressive waterfall in Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Howick Falls
Approximately 95 meters high waterfall. Falls are special due to local legends of Inkanyamba – a giant serpent-like creature living in the large pool below the falls.
Mbwelesu Crater (Marum Crater) with lava lake
Up to recent times in Mbwelesu side crater of the greater Marum crater was located one of the rare lava lakes. This was one of the greatest views on Earth.
Benbow Crater with lava lake
A spectacular, very deep hole with vertical walls where for the most time is observed a lava lake. Acid rain formed by the gases from craters has burned approximately 100 km² large plain in the jungle of Vanuatu. Here live specially adapted organisms – insects, orchids.
Mahabalipuram
Group of the 7th – 9th-century Hindu temples. Most structures were cut in live rock. Numerous unique architectural and artistic achievements witnessing the highly successful search for original Pallava style in arts. Very interesting are Pancha Rathas – a group of five monolithic, very ornate shrines and Descent of the Ganges – giant, beautiful relief in the open air. Part of the monuments now is located below sea level.