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(#6) Spotted Lake
- Lake
The inspiration for Spotted Lake's name is clear: the lake, located in British Columbia, bears a distinctive polka-dot pattern. But it doesn't always look like that; each summer, Spotted Lake slowly evaporates to form those dots.
The pattern is the result of a unique mineral concentration that scientists believe is similar to the makeup of ancient Martian soil. It is incredibly salty and gets no water from any rivers or streams, which also plays a part in this lake's strange appearance. Each individual "spot" can be a different color based on what minerals are inside, so the view can be quite breathtaking.
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(#8) Blue Lagoon
How would you like to be freezing and boiling at the same time? The Blue Lagoon in Iceland invites you to escape from freezing temperatures by taking a dip in a natural hot spring surrounded by snow and volcanic rock. Iceland is a volcanic island with many geothermal hotspots, but the Blue Lagoon stands out as one of the island's greatest tourist attractions. People from all over the world travel to Iceland just to enjoy the lagoon, so much so that a luxury spa has been built around it.
The water holds a temperature of about 100° year round, and it has an attractive baby blue coloration that comes from the high levels of silica in the water. The salty water is said to work wonders for the skin, too.
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(#10) Salinas Grandes
- Location
No, that's not snow. Salinas Grandes, known as the Salt Flats in English, is a massive area of land completely covered in crystallized salt. Over 3,000 square miles of salt fields stretch across the country. The area was at one point a massive body of water, but generations of evaporation have left nothing behind but salt.
Not much can survive in this salty soil. Pant life is sparse and there aren't many humans out there either. It's actually possible to cook with the salt, although it is much more concentrated than your typical table varieties.
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(#11) Chocolate Hills
- Tourist attraction
Explore Bohol island in the Philippines, and you'll discover a bizarre sight: over 1,000 peculiar mounds known as the Chocolate Hills. The hills cover 31 square miles of land on the island, and are one of the most visited locations in the Philippines.
The hills' unusual name comes from their color. During the dry season, the grass here dries up and gives them a distinct chocolate hue. They are believed to have been formed by coral deposits that were brought to the Earth's surface some millennia ago.
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(#3) Lake Hillier
- Lake
Lake Hillier, located in Western Australia, is like no other body of water in the world. Sure, it's small – less than 2,000 feet in length - but it's hard to miss due to the shocking bright pink color of its waters. Scientists believe that the color comes from a specific type of algae that resides in the lake, but this has not been conclusively proven. From the lake's banks, the water does not look as pink as it does from above.
The lake has only been known to Westerners since 1802, but it's actually not the only pink lake in the world. While it is possible to swim in the lake with no ill effects, local laws prohibit tourists from visiting.
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(#7) Tianzi Mountain
- Mountain
Picture a mountain, and chances are nothing like Tianzi Mountain come to mind. These remarkable pillars can be found in China's Hunan province, where an ocean used to ebb and flow. These massive structures are the only evidence that remains.
Visitors can take a cable car through the beautiful peaks. Their alien appearance has inspired plenty a dreamer, including director James Cameron – he modeled Pandora in Avatar after Tianzi Mountain.
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The earth is the only planet in the universe where we know there is life. Facts have proved that life can be found almost everywhere on earth, and evolutionary survival methods include bacteria, even in the strangest places on earth. Our planet is full of mysteries. From history to science, there are always some places that are difficult to explain. From mysterious, strange, and even terrifying places, to scenery and regions, many scenes that look like Hollywood science fiction movies.
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