Sentences with phrase «volcanic island with»

Ships travelling north from Britain to buy sheep would carry cargoes of corrugated iron to sell in Reykjavik, where it quickly became clear that the material was well suited to the isolated volcanic island with limited local construction materials.

Lanzarote is another volcanic island with fascinating architecture and caves to explore in the north.

It's a volcanic island with a dramatic, rocky landscape, peppered by superb beaches and surrounded by the inviting Atlantic.

Visit Providencia, a beautiful and unspoiled volcanic island with lush beaches and tiny hamlets.

A volcanic island with a sub-tropical climate, it's dramatic — whether it's beach life, golf or the rugged terrain.

«I wanted to go to a volcanic Island with Iman, because it's the beginning of all life on earth.

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, would not be nearly enough to carve these colossal figures out of the steel - hard volcanic stone with rudimentary tools; and the island is so small that it could scarcely have provided food for more than 2,000 people.

He then discovered the Alps and the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on a post-college European sojourn, sparking a fascination with geology.

University of California, Berkeley, seismologists have produced for the first time a sharp, three - dimensional scan of Earth's interior that conclusively connects plumes of hot rock rising through the mantle with surface hotspots that generate volcanic island chains like Hawaii, Samoa and Iceland.

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Terranes often originate as volcanic islands (like those of Hawaii) and, after colliding with one another or a continent, are separated by large discrete faults.

Slow - moving seismic waves, hotter than surrounding material, interact with plumes rising from the mantle to affect the formation of hotspot volcanic islands.

This more realistic picture of the interior may help researchers understand how tectonic plates form, how they deform when loaded with the weight of, for example, a volcanic island such as Hawaii, or even how earthquakes begin and propagate.

In Jeju, Korea, a place emerging as a world - famous vacation spot with natural tourism resources, a recent study revealed a volcanic eruption occurred on the island.

The European Space Agency's Optical Ground Station on the volcanic island of Tenerife., Spain, is used for quantum communication and teleportation experiments, as well as for laser communication with satellites, space debris tracking and asteroid searches.

Washington, DC — Plumes of hot magma from the volcanic hotspot that formed Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean rise from an unusually primitive source deep beneath the Earth's surface, according to new work in Nature from Carnegie's Bradley Peters, Richard Carlson, and Mary Horan along with James Day of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

The warm climate along with the rich volcanic soil of the Hawaiian Islands create the ideal landscape for growing coffee beans.

Our tinctures are made with 100 % organic, gluten - free cane sugar alcohol filtered by volcanic rock from the big island of Hawaii.

Red Mountain, the volcanic peak at the center of the island, «appears inaccessible,» says redditor FloorBelow, «though the northern ashlands around Urshilaku are [accessible] along with Molag Amur.»

Rock legend Marianne Lane is recuperating on the volcanic island of Pantelleria with her partner Paul when iconoclast...

Rock legend Marianne Lane is recuperating on the volcanic island of Pantelleria with her partner Paul when iconoclast record producer and old flame Harry unexpectedly arrives with his daughter Penelope and interrupts their holiday, bringing with him an A-bomb blast of nostalgia from which there can be no rescue.

From a humble start - ninth overall and third in class behind the wheel of a CMN motor buggy - Ferrari went on to achieve a total of thirteen outright victories (with both Alfa Romeo and Ferrari teams) on this volcanic island.

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From all our public areas and rooms, our guests will enjoy expansive views of the pristine arid savanna of the adjacent Galapagos National Park by looking north, to extinct volcanic cones shrouded in mist, mountains covered with lush tropical cloud forests, and green pasture farms by looking to the south - west; along with a 270 degree view of the infinite Pacific Ocean with nearby islands as a backdrop.

It offers an unrivalled view from the pristine Galapagos National Park with its mist covered volcanic cones, to other islands in the Archipelago and our infinity edge pool.

The «uncruise Hawaii» itinerary also sees us snorkeling with green sea turtles off Maui and ogling sea caves and lava tubes on a high - speed Zodiac ride along the Big Island's volcanic coast.

Indonesia's province of West Java covers roughly one third of the entire island — you guessed it, the western bit — and this tremendously diverse environment encompasses high - density urban zones, dramatic volcanic peaks, rich colonial heritage, impressive national parks, bounteous agricultural regions, beautiful beaches, and is home to the proud Sundanese people who are endowed with unique cultural and artistic traditions.

It is home to the island's best volcanic activity spots, Caldeiras with its geysers, Furnas Lake with its fumaroles and thermal under - the - ground cooking, and Terra Nostra with relaxing natural hot springs.

Striking the perfect balance between lush volcanic landscapes and seaside cities with charming European vibes, you will be pleasantly surprised by Terceira island.

Explore Java and discover an island of contrasts from vibrant cities bursting with local life and colourful markets to vast volcanic landscapes stretching into the distance.

Sailing from, and returning to, the island of Tortola on a 47ft catamaran, the tour will see travellers snorkelling in caves, swimming with turtles, cycling around the volcanic islands and, of course, putting up sail to explore the BVIs» turquoise waters.

The undersea landscape of the islands presents a series of volcanic slopes, steps and ridges near the shoreline, along with offshore pinnacles.

Revitalize your spirit in Haleakala National Park, with its volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rainforest, and enjoy the laid - back atmosphere as you feel your senses come alive — all at an affordable price!The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more.

This Big Island boat tour reveals panoramic views of Big Island Volcanoes (Kilauea, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa), Volcanic Black Sand Beaches, Unique Lava Tubes, Pristine Marine Life, Historic Lavascapes, Lush Junglescapes while cruising along the Historical Kalapana coast filled with scenic beauty.Experience the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoc coastline on board a world class catamarran.

This volcanic island is completely covered with lush jungles and surrounded by pristine beaches — making it the perfect destination for nature lovers.

The Garden Island bristles with unique volcanic formations, mesmerizing views and natural wonders.

Below the island's green hills and white sand beaches lie volcanic slopes encrusted in hard corals and festooned with undulating groves of colorful sea fans and sponges.

Tucked in behind an outer barrier reef and volcanic islands, yet only an hour from the Nadi International Airport by car and private speedboat with transfers at any time - Navini is easy to get to,...

Scenic Highlights: One night on Santa Cruz, three nights cruising through the Galápagos National Park aboard the Xavier, visit to see the giant tortoises, watching three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds nesting together at Punta Pitt, snorkelling with rays and sea turtles in the shadow of Kicker Rock, witnessing the towering volcanic cliffs and the dark - sand beaches of Santiago island.

We then head over to the volcanic island of Sangeang for more macro diving on iconic sites like Bontoh with their Doto Donut and Bubble Reef with its «champagne bubbles».

Come along to explore the island's rugged landscapes with stunning volcanic craters, deep caves, large lava fields and a variety of thermal waters and hot springs, to see the famous Snæfellsjökull volcano, the setting of Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, and, of course, to experience the surf of a lifetime!

Foamy white waves create a striking contrast as they collide with dark volcanic rock at Blackstone Beach; at Andicuri Beach, the turquoise water attracts daring body surfers between jagged cliffs; and Boca Ketu, near the park's famous Conchi natural pool, is a secluded spot with powdery sand to sit on while you admire the island's natural wonders in pure solitude.

Soil quality ranges from extremely rich volcanic (there are volcanoes with varying degrees of activity on some of the larger islands) to relatively infertile limestone.

Lying in the eastern part of the New Georgia Islands, Mbulo is heavily forested with a volcanic center.

The island's volcanism is associated with the rifting along the Azores Triple Junction; the spread of the crust along the existing faults and fractures has produced many of the active volcanic and seismic events, [22] while supported by buoyant upwelling in the deeper mantle, some associate with an Azores hotspot.

While the island is not a volcano it is composed primarily of Miocene volcanic rocks (basalt) interbedded with marine sediments.

As a volcanic island chain still bubbling and gurgling with geothermal activity, the Azores — and especially São Miguel — have always been known for hot springs and mineral water spas.

On Hawaii's Big Island, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu is an intimate isolated resort spread among low - rise bungalows just steps from crystalline Pacific waters and a volcanic rock coast with black lava outcroppings.

Bali, the famous Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, spiritual and unique culture, can justifiably claim to be paradise on earth.

Formed by underwater volcanic activity, the island is roughly triangular in outline and emerges from the ocean as a giant, twin - peaked mesa with steep cliffs.