The Makatea: Uplifted Coral Atolls
Discover the world of makatea, unique "uplifted atolls" where ancient coral reefs have been thrust from the sea by powerful geological forces. These fortress-like islands of sharp limestone host isolated…
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Runaway Slopes: The Geography of Thermokarst
As the Arctic warms, its frozen ground is beginning to thaw and collapse, creating a chaotic landscape of 'drunken forests' and massive 'thaw slumps.' This process, known as thermokarst, is…
The Plitvice Lakes System
Discover the geological magic behind Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park. This natural wonder isn't just a series of beautiful lakes; it's a dynamic, living system where water, rock, and life…
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
Journey to the Philippines to uncover the mystery of the Chocolate Hills, a surreal landscape of over a thousand conical mounds. We'll explore the leading scientific theory of their formation…
Madagascar’s Tsingy Forests
Venture into Madagascar's Tsingy, a breathtaking 'forest' of razor-sharp limestone needles where life thrives in the most unlikely of places. This UNESCO World Heritage site, whose name means "where one…
Karst Topography: The World Beneath Our Feet
Dive beneath the surface into the world of karst topography, where water sculpts soluble rock into breathtaking landscapes. From the disappearing rivers of the Dinaric Alps to the sacred cenotes…