Sentences with phrase «as volcanic crater»
The historic Village of Yungaburra boasts a plethora of gourmet foods fresh from the farm, distinctive art galleries and a range of spectacular natural features such as volcanic crater lakes and majestic fig trees.
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There is a volcanic crater lake up there — one that until pretty recently people used as a giant natural hot tub, at least until seismic activity intensified and folks realized that swimming in a volcano's simmering crater lake might not be the best idea.
The maroon patch within the baby - blue area at the center of the crater signifies what has been identified as pyroclastic deposits centering on a volcanic vent.
Volcanoes are complex geothermal phenomena, and as every kid knows, a volcanic eruption is caused when someone puts a tablespoon of baking soda into a crater of vinegar.
In contrast, the smaller dark spots (which can appear as gray, brown, or red) may be the remains of low - speed, carbon - rich asteroids that splattered such» deposits» onto Vesta's surface, or they may be the result of higher - speed asteroid that melted and darkened volcanic basaltic crust on crater walls and floors, or on surrounding hills and ridges (NASA DAWN news release).
I might as well have plucked volcanic lava from a crater.
Located at the east end of Waikiki, Kapiolani Park is home to Hawaii's famous Diamond Head (a volcanic crater), as well as the Honolulu Zoo.
As our shuttle climbed in elevation, we passed through an extinct volcanic crater.
As you trek this spectacular volcanic terrain you will encounter old lava flows, hot springs, crater lakes and be afforded stunning views of Mount Taranaki, Mount Ngauruhoe, the Kaimanawa Ranges, Lake Taupo and beyond.
The mountain's volcanic activity has continued, with records showing nearly 180 tremors and a widened crater fracture as of Thursday.
PVMBG head Kasbani said that an eruption would be indicated by tremors and smoke coming out of the crater, as well as an increase in volcanic seismic activity.
Also known as Indonesia's second largest island, it has something for everyone to explore - lush rainforests, exotic flora and fauna, cascading rivers, sparkling crater lakes, beautiful white sandy beaches, impressive volcanoes, limestone caves and an incredible diverse array of traditional ethnic groups who inhabit some of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in the world.
Volcanic activity such as bubbling mud pots, fumaroles, and a mini crater can be seen throughout the hike.
Your knowledgeable local guide will take you to the volcanic Haleakala crater, Iao Valley, the unique rocky pinnacle known as the Iao Needle and the historic town of Wailuku.
Its close proximity to Waikiki's exclusive shopping district, world - class restaurants, natural attractions, such as the famed Diamond Head volcanic crater and a variety of other important sights and museums in Waikiki, makes it an ideal hotel for both leisure and business travelers.
Once circular, it was known as Strongili, «the Round One», but some 3,600 years ago, at the height of the ancient Minoan civilization, a mighty volcanic eruption caused the centre of Strongili to sink, leaving a water - filled crater — Santorini's famous caldera.
AGW theorists are being misled by the principle of exclusion Story submitted by Paul Macrae In 1837, Charles Darwin presented a paper to the British Geological Society arguing that coral atolls were formed not on submerged volcanic craters, as argued by pioneering geologist Charles Lyell, but on the subsidence of mountain chains.