Sentences with phrase «volcanic origin»

These mountains do not appear to be of volcanic origin, and scientists are not sure how they form.

Of volcanic origin, the islands have a unique ecosystems and are very interesting.

Madeira (and Selvagens too) is an archipelago with volcanic origins from a Hot Spot, so is not geographically part of a specific continent, but Madeira belongs and has belonged ethnically, culturally, economically and politically to Europe for 600 years.

Rodrigues itself is from volcanic origin and surrounded by a reef.

With an optional soak into the natural volcanic origin hot - springs of Fuentes Georginas.

And as the youngest island, much of this shoreline still wears the ragged scars of its recent volcanic origin.

Both Hawaii and Fuerteventura are of volcanic origin which gives each island a unique landscape found nowhere else in the world — although this uniqueness is on quite opposite ends of the spectrum: While images of lush green rainforests, endless fields of farmland and vibrant colours come to mind when thinking of Hawaii, Fuerteventura's unique landscape seems somewhat out of this world.

The Hellisheidi power plant is the world's biggest geothermal energy generator, where water of volcanic origin runs turbines to power Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik, and other settlements.

Tour Biscoitos and its natural pools with volcanic origins.

Mauritius, known as Maurice in French, lies east of Réunion and is also of volcanic origin.

Rodrigues, 340 miles further east, is a dependency of Mauritius is also of volcanic origin, but has no mountains.

Earlier studies had suggested that the Abu Dabbab earthquakes were caused by magma rising through the crust, but the new report «found that a volcanic origin of the seismicity is unlikely, and the area is not expected to be subjected to volcanic hazard,» said El Khrepy.

A long - lasting ocean would have reacted more extensively with deep rocks of volcanic origin.

The chemistry of obsidian varies from volcano to volcano, and the chemical «fingerprints» allow researchers to match an obsidian artefact to the volcanic origin of its raw material.

The bathers that gather every summer on the banks of the rivers of the mountain ranges of La Cabrera and El Teleno in León have little reason to suspect that the rocks that they can see near the water are of volcanic origin, over 460 million years old, when an emerging Iberian Peninsula was still on the coast of the continent of Gondwana, on the shore of the Rheic ocean.

The Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask is formulated to brighten dull skin through a double - peel action: a chemical action with AHA to remove dead cells and a mechanical action with rock of volcanic origin to gently exfoliate.

Zeolites are naturally occurring microporous aluminosilicate minerals of volcanic origin.

The uniqueness of the area's geology of volcanic origin, endemic flora and fauna, the religious and cultural significance of Mount Batur for the Balinese is a perfect combination of different heritages of the Earth.

Travel to Bora Bora and enjoy the turquoise lagoon and Mount Otemanu, the island's highest point that's testament to the volcanic origins of one of Polynesia's most beautiful locations.

The complex is located within minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, a renowned tourist destination in the island, offering a wide number of restaurants, shops, nightclubs, sporting facilities as well as beautiful beaches of volcanic origin.

As you consider these budget travel tips for the island nation of St. Lucia, you'll be struck by the fact that this place appears to have been separated from the South Pacific: towering mountains of volcanic origin, pristine, secluded beaches and a feeling that you're on the other side of the world.

Pitons are steep mountains of volcanic origin.

Despite its volcanic origins, there is an abundance of tropical trees, plants and flowers.

Exhibits trace Hawaii's history from its volcanic origins and the flora and fauna that arrived before humans to life in ancient Hawaii and the immigrant groups that helped shape Hawaii's unique culture of today

Ponta Delgada is located in a relatively special area, in that the geography is that of a flat area in between ocean and a mountain range of volcanic origins.

Best for Dramatic Landscapes: House - size granite boulders are evidence of the island's volcanic origins, creating pools and grottoes that line this popular Virgin Gorda seashore.

With its volcanic origins, and due to past century eruptions, many parts of Lanzarote appear to be from another planet, no doubt a contributing factor in the decision to film parts of the Planet of the Apes here.

Hawaii's volcanic origins are evident in dramatic underwater topographies that include lava tubes and domes, submerged arches and pinnacles — all washed in clear Pacific water that allows divers to take in the big picture.

Born of Volcanic origin, the Island of Saint Lucia offers a burst of natural splendour with every turn.

The country spans 10 different islands of volcanic origin and several dozen small islets.

Like Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands are of volcanic origin and are blanketed with lush tropical greenery.

The Cape Verde islands are all of volcanic origin, but the island of Fogo («fire» in Portuguese) still has an active volcano, the Pico do Fogo, which erupted in 1995 and saw many of the islands inhabitants removed from their homes for as long as six months.