8 strange geological formations on Earth

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Are you ready to see some of the coolest geological formations? Planet Earth is filled with many unique landforms, and new geological discoveries are popping up every day. While there are many places that could be included in this list, we have narrowed it down to these 8 strange geological formations on Earth.

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8 strange geological formations on Earth

1. White Desert - Egypt.

Known as Sahara El Beida, this barren piece of unique land is located 45 km from the city of Farafra. It is famous for its creamy white color and its massive limestone cliffs, which are the result of occasional sandstorms in the area.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

2. Mono Lake - California.

Known as Sahara El Beida, this barren piece of unique land is located 45 km from the city of Farafra. It is famous for its creamy white color and its massive limestone cliffs, which are the result of occasional sandstorms in the area.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

3. Devil's Tower - Wyoming.

Known as Sahara El Beida, this barren piece of unique land is located 45 km from the city of Farafra. It is famous for its creamy white color and its massive limestone cliffs, which are the result of occasional sandstorms in the area.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

4. Chocolate Hills - Philippines.

The Chocolate Hills is a geological formation in the Bohol province of the Philippines. On an area of more than 50 square kilometers, there are at least 1260 hills. They are covered with green grass, which turns brown (chocolate) in color during the dry season, hence the name.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

5. Hoodoo - Turkey.

A hoodoo, also known as a magic chimney, is a tall, thin spire of rock that juts out from the bottom of an arid drainage basin or dam.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

6. Puerto Princesa River - Philippines.

Located about 50 km north of downtown Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, this river is filled with intricate rock formations, strange marine life, and massive caves. Deeper areas of the underground river are almost impossible to explore due to the lack of oxygen.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

7. Babele - Romania.

Babele, which means "old ladies", is the name of a region on the Bucegi Plateau in Romania. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, its name comes from the various mushroom rock formations scattered throughout the landscape.

8 strange geological formations on Earth

8. Fingal's Cave - Scotland.

Fingal's Cave is a sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. Its size, naturally arched roof, and the eerie sound generated by the wave echoes give it a natural cathedral vibe. The Gaelic name for the cave, Wyme Behin, means "melodic cave."

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