6 little-known natural wonders
LA LUNA VALLEY, CHILE
In the Atacama Desert, the Luna Valley fascinates with its rock formations and dunes, sculpted by millennia of wind and water erosion. This salt desert, reminiscent of the lunar landscape with its craters, is particularly magical at sunset, when the sky is adorned with glowing and purple hues, creating a spectacular contrast with the arid landscape.
TSINGY STONE FOREST, MADAGASCAR
The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a vertical world of sharpened limestone blades, forming a petrified “forest” unique in the world. This difficult-to-access natural wonder is home to exceptional biodiversity, including species of lemurs and birds found nowhere else on the planet, making exploration both demanding and rewarding .
LAKE HILLIER, AUSTRALIA
Located on Middle Island, this bright pink lake is surrounded by sand and dense eucalyptus forest, contrasting strikingly with the blue waters of the neighboring Southern Ocean. The mystery of its unique color attracts scientists and tourists, although the lake is only accessible by air, providing a spectacular and rare view.
TIANZI MOUNTAINS, CHINA
Located on Middle Island, this bright pink lake is surrounded by sand and dense eucalyptus forest, contrasting strikingly with the blue waters of the neighboring Southern Ocean. The mystery of its unique color attracts scientists and tourists, although the lake is only accessible by air, providing a spectacular and rare view.
MENDENHALL ICE CAVES, ALASKA
Beneath the Mendenhall Glacier, these ice caves offer a fascinating spectacle of bluish vaults and tunnels. The light filters through the ice, creating magical light effects. Their changing and sometimes perilous access reminds us of the ephemeral beauty of nature and the importance of preserving our natural environments in the face of climate change.
FLY GEYSER, UNITED STATES
This colorful geothermal phenomenon, although accidentally created by man, has become a natural curiosity. Warm, mineral-rich water gushes out, forming brightly colored pools, across a desert landscape in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. Its unusual beauty attracts photographers and curious people, reminding us of nature's capacity to adapt and surprise.