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Our world certainly is a fascinating place.
Virtually every country on the planet has geological features that are stunningly beautiful and/or marvelously intriguing, and Australia seems to have more than its fair share of both.
A perfect case in point is Lake Hillier, a relatively small but incredibly intriguing lake on Middle Island (the largest of the islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago just off the southern coast of Western Australia).
Australia is one of the most beautiful and intriguing places on planet Earth.
The amazing natural scenery, the beautiful cities, the unique wildlife…there’s plenty to see and enjoy on this massive island continent.
Today’s video features 12 months of images featuring the skies above Australia, presented in the form of a fast-moving 97-second time-lapse. [Read more…]
Those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere are quite aware of the awesome aurora borealis, the amazing “Northern Lights” that paint the night skies of our planet’s far northern regions.
But truth be told, the night-time shows displayed in the skies above our far southern neighbors are just as spectacular. [Read more…]
Question from Kevin: I read something the other day that said Greenland is the largest island in the world.
But Australia is a lot bigger than Greenland, right? Something doesn’t add up.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
139 miles north of Sydney, Australia lies Mount Wingen, a large hill that’s been smoldering and belching smoke from its summit for thousands of years.
Commonly called “Burning Mountain”, Mount Wingen isn’t a volcano as you might expect.
The never-ending supply of smoke and ash are actually produced by an underground coal fire that simply will not go out!