Sentences with phrase «great volcanic mountains»

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The account of the great theopliany at the holy mountain is, inter alia, a veiled record of a volcanic eruption (Exod.

In contrast, super-Earths with a similar concentration but larger absolute amount of radioactive heat sources (i.e., uranium and thorium) than Earth would produce more internal heat, more vigorous mantle convection, and faster plate tectonic action involving thinner plates, which may promote planetary habitability with lower mountain ranges but higher volcanic activity and an atmosphere with a greater relative composition of volcanic and lighter gases (Sasselov and Valencia, Scientific American, August 2010; Valencia and O'Connell, 2009; and Valencia et al, 2007).

With stunning Rainforest Mountains and their Volcanic Crater Lakes to the natural swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef that the astronauts see from as far away as the Moon.

Option Two — Travel inland to the Great Ocean Road hinterland, a region of contrasts from lush temperate forests to massive volcanic plains, soaring cliffs, rugged mountains giving way to rolling hills with pine plantations, wide expanses of farmland around ancient landmarks from blunted caps of extinct volcanoes to floating islands and massive lakes.

Amongst its draws: it is English - speaking, with nonstop flights from North America; the island is gorgeous, with rainforest - carpeted volcanic peaks; the food, chocolate, and rum are delicious, And here's the point of this story: one of Saint Lucia's greatest appeals is its luxury hotels, perched in amidst mountains and beach.

The elevated position commands rare and extensive views of the Taupo area, the western shores of Great Lake Taupo, and volcanic mountains.

Bali is an island in Indonesia known for its volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, world - class surfing, great scuba diving and numerous yoga and meditation retreats.

A great base for exploring the volcanic landscape, guests at the Parador de las Cañadas del Teide Hotel enjoy a once - in - a-life-time vacation peering inside the volcano and visiting the mountain's surreal rock formations and cooled lava flows.