Tagged With "volcano"
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Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Sometimes when I reflect on my travels, trends stand out that I might otherwise never have noticed. For example, I’d not have thought myself unusually interested in volcanoes or lava, but in the past few years I’ve visited a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 28, 2013: The Mirage, Las Vegas
Over two decades ago my family and I visited Las Vegas, one of many vacations there. Our trip happened to coincide with the opening of a brand new hotel on the Strip called the Mirage. It was after dark when we drove...
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Crater Lake — The Most Beautiful Lake In The World(!?)
The phrase “most beautiful in the world” is batted about with relative ease. I've heard it used to describe dogs, cats, flowers, homely children and assorted celebrities. Always it denotes something special to...
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Antigua, Guatemala: Walking Tour, Part 2
Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have...
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August 12, 2018: Surviving disaster on Martinique
George G shares an unusual tale of survival, gleaned during a visit to French Caribbean island of Martinique.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 29, 2015: The art of lava
amazing pictures, Dr F...yes, the small things can be interesting too...these are works of art by mother nature and you've captured them well
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 29, 2015: The art of lava
Between the lava flow and live foliage returning - how long will have passed ?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 29, 2015: The art of lava
Originally Posted by GarryRF: Between the lava flow and live foliage returning - how long will have passed ? Hard to be sure as there are repeated flows of lava over the area I took pictures in, but at least 25 years and probably more like 50-75 years for those with better developed grasses and ferns. Lava flows are often quite narrow, maybe only a few hundred meters wide, and overlap often.
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Re: Antigua, Guatemala: Walking Tour, Part 2
Great finale to your visit to Guatemala, and very glad that you got to see the volcano erupt. It certainly is a memorable experience. I've only ever seen Kilauea on the Big Island erupt, but those images are forever seared into the brain.
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
OK, just added this beautiful location to my Bucket List!! Fantastic information and stunning photography!!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
I agree Marilyn! It looks like a wonderful place to relax and explore. Thanks, Goky!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
Hi, guys & girls! Thank you! Yeah, it's really great destination, especially if you're looking for a place to have utter relaxation time. I'm glad you like it!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
Wow it looks like paradise. Think I'll have to add to my places to see. www.adventuresofdejav.com
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
I went to Tenerife as a kid and as an adult, lovely place both times. So family orientated. Mount Teide is amazing, being able to go from the beach to a snow capped volcano. Cable car ride sounds an amazing adventure!
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Re: Rome getting unwanted new attraction: Active volcanoes
We hear similar warnings here about Mt. Rainier and the Yellowstone hotspot. Hopefully we'll all be long gone before anything of consequence happens.
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Re: Rome getting unwanted new attraction: Active volcanoes
Just as I thought - a Volcano is only safe until the next time ! I will put my experience of Diamond Head Volcano up there with my first Marathon ! So brave - maybe ....
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Keel-billed Motmot, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to spot this motmot while hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park.
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona
DrFumblefinger visits Sunset Crater, just north of Flagstaff. The volcano erupted about a thousand years ago. Today you get to visit the rugged lava flow fields and study how vegetation is slowly re-establishing itself.
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A Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger goes on a nature hike in a beautiful national park in Costa Rica, providing great views of the Arenal Volcano.
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Deception Island, South Shetland Islands
Deception Island is one of the only active volcanoes in the world into whose caldera a ship can sail.
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Rambling around La Fortuna, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger shares some of the scenes he encountered while exploring La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
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Black Chasm Cavern, Volcano, California
Jonathan L visited Black Chasm Cavern in California
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The Valley Island of Maui: 1) Introduction and West Maui
There are few destinations that evoke more traveler’s fantasies than the Hawaiian Islands; of these, Maui is thought by many as THE island to visit. I have a genuine fondness for the Big Island, but Maui also has its charms.
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The Valley Island of Maui: 2) Haleakala National Park
Volcanoes never cease to fascinate me! Something about their massive size and primal earth shaping power appeals to my sense of curiosity and awe. So it’s not surprising that I find Haleakala to be Maui’s most interesting place.
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Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Redux
I'm a huge fan of National Parks, and one of the most amazing parks anywhere is Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island. When you visit, you'll know why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site !