The Most Magnificent Wonders of the Natural World

Mother Nature is a powerful and awesome force. Here are some examples of her most spectacular creations:

Mauna Loa – The River of Lava:

Mauna Loa is the most active and largest volcano in the world. It s name is Hawaiian for “long mountain.” It is located on the big island of Hawaii and it stands 13,682 feet about sea level. The crater at the top of this volcano is 4 square miles and almost 600 feet deep. This crater’s name is Mokuaweoweo. The last time Mauna Loa erupted was in 1984 and it is still considered to be an active volcano which could erupt again at any time.

The Hawaiian Islands were formed from volcanoes and Mauna Loa is still busy adding land to the big island of Hawaii. From the base of this volcano below the surface of the ocean, this volcano is actually taller than Mt. Everest. It is a whopping 29,529 feet in height!

Grand Canyon’s Layers of History:

The Grand Canyon in Arizona, U.S.A. is visited by millions every year from all parts of the world. It is a National Park. The visitors gape at the sheer enormity of the canyon and how it was formed.

The Grand Canyon’s rocks at its base surrounded an ancient ocean over 2 million years ago. Around 60 million years ago, as the dinosaurs became extinct; two rivers poured through the rock bed and formed a gorge as they wore the rock away. These rivers eventually merged to become the Colorado River. This powerful river then continued to loosen the rock and sand to make an even deeper gorge. The many layers of colorful rock are very visible to the naked eye and cause visitors to gaze in wonderment.

The Grand Canyon is so deep that it even has its own weather. The higher areas of elevation are covered in snow in the winter. However, the Grand Canyon’s floor is a desert where the Colorado River still continues to run through it. The Grand Canyon is almost 2 miles across and 5,250 feet deep!