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Jan 5, 2024 · Discover the seven exotic places chosen by CNN and the Seven Natural Wonders organization to represent Earth's beauty. From the highest peak to the largest waterfall, explore the diverse features and stories of these natural wonders.
- Cory Price
From wildlife migrations to waterfalls, caves to canyons, nature never fails to captivate and amaze us. So we asked former travel editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine James Fair to round-up the earth’s greatest natural wonders, which will literally take your breath away.
- The Northern Lights: Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights have become a sensation for tourists traveling in the Northern Hemisphere. The Northern Lights are auroras, or naturally occurring phenomena that consist of mystifying displays of light in the sky.
- The Grand Canyon. You only need to stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon once to know why it's one of the 7 natural wonders of the natural world. The Grand Canyon's massive and colorful landscape provides breathtaking views that can't be found anywhere else in the world.
- Paricutin. Even avid travelers may not know about Paricutin, mainly because this natural wonder resides in Michoacán, Mexico. This cinder cone volcano was named one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, even over famous volcanoes, such as Yellowstone.
- Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is located in Africa along the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. This spectacular waterfall runs off from the Zambezi River.
- Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon in the southwestern United States is called "grand" for good reason. At more than a mile deep, 277 river miles long, and between four and 18 miles wide, it is one of the largest and longest canyons in the world.
- Great Barrier Reef. Covering roughly 216,000 square miles of the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. More than 2,500 individual reefs and 900 islands make up this natural wonder, which stretches over 1,200 miles along the coastline of northeastern Australia.
- Harbor of Rio de Janeiro. The harbor that wraps around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the largest natural bay in the world and a sight to behold. Erosion by the Atlantic Ocean carved out this natural wonder, which is also known as Guanabara Bay.
- Mount Everest. Mount Everest on the border of Nepal and Tibet is the tallest mountain in the world. Its peak is the highest point above sea level on Earth with an altitude of almost 29,032 feet.
- The Great Barrier Reef. Australia’s famous, gigantic barrier reef is sadly at risk of being destroyed by climate change, overfishing, and tourism. Coral bleaching is more widespread than previously thought, and scientists have admitted this great wonder is at a terminal stage and in desperate need of humans to alter their behavior.
- The Grand Canyon. The famous, massive canyon cut by the Colorado River through Arizona is one of the few wonders that belongs on every iteration of this list.
- Harbor of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s most famous city fills in the spaces between the surrounding mountains and the ocean, making it one of the most beautiful cities on Earth.
- Mount Everest. Everest’s peak is 29,035 feet above sea level, or at least it was. Nepal’s earthquake in 2015 is believed to have clipped the mountain’s height, so India and Nepal are about to measure it afresh.
Oct 5, 2021 · The seven natural wonders of the world are stunning representations of Earth’s incredible beauty. Volcanoes, barrier reefs and massive landforms make up the list of local attractions and tourist must-sees. But what are the seven natural wonders of the world, and where can you find them?
Lake Baikal – Ancient Siberian Lake. The oldest and deepest lake on Earth, Lake Baikal is hidden away in Siberia. This is one of the most stunning and greatest natural wonders in the world. With its pristine waters, it contains 20% of the freshwater supply that is not frozen on Earth. The Maldives – Indian Ocean Paradise.
