Sentences with phrase «of limestone rock formations»

Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites, with deep blue waters that spread over 933 square miles (1,500 square km) and feature thousands of limestone rock formations.

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The main exploration target on the Mill Creek Property will be the Carlin - Style gold - silver ores found in altered, metamorphosed, and locally skarnified Lower Plate carbonate and limy to dolomitic clastic sedimentary rocks of the Devonian Wenban Limestone, Silurian Roberts Mountain Formation, and the Ordovician Hanson Creek Formations.

Currently, El Nido and it's striking limestone rock formations pull in most of the tourists to this beautiful part of the Philippines, but over recent years, Coron Island is starting to...

If you wish, embark on a cruise along the coast to view dramatic rock formations and caves as well as the white limestone buildings of this ancient city.

The imposing limestone rock formation of Koh Poda can easily be spotted from Ao Nang Beach in Krabi and, again, is usually included in multi-island day trips from the mainland.

The resort will be located in the Stone Forest, a 154 square miles (400 square kilometer) area filled with natural limestone rock formations, approximately three hours from Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province.

Geologic structures prone to spontaneous cave - ins include alvar, tsingy and other limestone formations, but can also include lava tubes and a variety of other subsurface rock formations.

Nearly 20 percent of Aruba is taken up by the Arikok National Park, which is home to limestone caves, steep cliff formations, and a natural pool made out of volcanic rock.

The Bacuit archipelago has been called one of the Philippines geological wonders because of its majestic limestone rock formations and sharp karst cliffs.

This morning, we enjoy a scenic excursion around Jasper National Park, discovering the beautiful Maligne Canyon, a 164 foot (50m) deep gorge of sheer limestone walls, waterfalls and rock formations.

An extraordinary collection of limestone karst rock formations and islands dotted amongst emerald waters, this area of outstanding natural beauty is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Maligne Canyon, a 164 feet (50 metres) deep gorge of sheer limestone walls with a number of interesting rock formations, is very popular with tourists, as is Maligne Lake - the largest glacier - fed body of water in the region.

These karst formations are reminiscent of those towering limestone rock formations found in places like Palawan.

«Phang Nga Bay is blessed with its own array of natural attractions from limestone cliffs and rock formations, as well as mangrove forests and small deserted islands in a relaxed setting, whilst still easily accessible from Phuket and Krabi, another travellers» favourite.»

Ugong Rock is a limestone karst formation of around 30m in height, located some 40 km northeast of downtown Puerto Princesa.

Venture further afield to the northern tip of Palawan to see paddy fields, trek to waterfalls and bathe in the beautiful hidden lagoons in Bacuit Bay where striking limestone rock formations are reminiscent of Halong Bay.

Visit the elegant Los Morrillos Lighthouse, and walk along the limestone cliffs with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, the most photographed natural bridge and impressive rock formations.

Alone it boast of a spectacular lagoon, white sand beaches, amazing limestone rock formation and marine sanctuary.

You'll find here the best of the best — crystal blue water, magnificent islands, and limestone rock formations.

Due to the limestone rock formations underpinning the Yorkshire Dales, there are many impressive cave networks in the region, and it is one of the most popular areas for caving and potholing in England.

The 250 km drive between Torquay and Warrnambool takes you through surf towns, National Parks, hippy communities, and of course to some of the popular limestone rock formations, like the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge, that has made the drive so famous.

Guided boat tours take visitors down a portion of the waterway, where karsts, natural rock formations created by dissolving limestone, loom in every direction.

Sandstone or limestone rock formations are particularly good storage reservoirs, but equally important are the layers of rock over the top that act as a cap, sealing in the carbon dioxide, Mordick said.

the opposite of this would be the formation of new rock, in particular calcium cabonate which is also known as limestone or chalk.

However, it is important to be aware that this coverage is limited to sinkholes that are the result of subterranean voids created by water wearing away limestone or other rock formations.