Top 10 Underrated Natural Wonders in the World

MsMojo

From crimson lakes to otherworldly islands, prepare to be amazed by Earth's hidden treasures! Join us as we explore spectacular yet lesser-known natural phenomena across the globe. These breathtaking locations will make you rethink your travel bucket list and remind you just how extraordinary our planet truly is.

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00:00I can't believe people are not queuing up to take pictures here.

00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the world's most overlooked

00:09marvels of nature. Stargazers across Australia have been treated to a stunning light show.

00:16Number 10. Laguna Colorado, Bolivia. No stranger to amazing sights, Bolivia is home to the stunning

00:22Uyuni Salt Flat, but only a short distance away is this scarlet beauty. Thanks to an abundance

00:27of sediment and algae, Laguna Colorado mutates into a variety of hues,

00:32though none are more striking than its searing crimson.

00:42The view is so divine that a myth claimed the water was the blood of gods,

00:46but alongside its surreal quality, the area is also a bastion for the natural world.

00:57The surrounding reserve provides a habitat for several species of animals. Its most notable

01:03residents are three of the six species of flamingos. Drawn by the lagoon's supply of plankton,

01:09they are a fitting addition to a colorful dream.

01:20Number 9. Socotra, Yemen. Known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean,

01:24this island is a haven of biodiversity. Stepping onto Socotra Island is like setting foot on an alien

01:31landscape. Large percentages of its flora and fauna are endemic. This means they can't be found

01:36anywhere else on the planet. Perhaps most famous is the dragon blood tree. Dragon blood trees are

01:42xenomorphs, sorry, zeromorphs, meaning that they've adapted characteristics that protect them from

01:47excessive water loss, something they need real bad in their extra arid environment. With a peculiar

01:53shape and sprawling build, its image is simply incredible. But even more novel than its branches

01:58is the bold red sap found inside of them. Historically, the blood-like resin has been

02:03used for many purposes, including as medicine. It was usually used to treat pain as well as ailments

02:08of the skin, eyes, teeth, and gastrointestinal tract. One interpretation of the name Socotra links

02:14it to a term meaning island of bliss. And that might just be the case.

02:18Number 8. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. Sometimes the scale of the world is difficult

02:24to imagine. But we'd bet standing at the feet of this jaw-dropper is a good reminder.

02:28Hi. Hi. Where are you right now? Perito Moreno Glacier. How do you like it? I love it. It's incredible.

02:35One of Patagonia's quintessential sites, Perito Moreno is a straight-up behemoth. Its surrounding

02:40ice field is the third biggest freshwater reserve on the planet. The glacier itself is an anomaly in that

02:46it's regularly advancing. With that movement, massive slabs of ice splinter off and plummet into the

03:04water as icebergs. These fractures cause booming roars and violent scenes that visitors cannot get

03:10enough of. Since Perito Moreno rarely retreats, its spectacle is relentless.

03:20Number 7. Spotted Lake, Canada. Folks with trypophobia, this is your warning to look away.

03:26To those staying, good luck taking your eyes off of the curiosity that is Spotted Lake.

03:31It's eye-catching circles and unique shapes are like no other lake I've seen.

03:35In colder months, it might look totally normal. As water evaporates, though,

03:40its surface fragments into scores of whimsical pools.

03:48These large dots are dense in brine and minerals, and their levels decide what tint its radiant

03:54complexion will take on next. There's been word that the lake was even more vivid before World War I,

03:59when its minerals were used for ammunition. In 2001, the land-containing Spotted Lake was purchased

04:05for the silk first nation of the Okanagan Valley, for whom it was and stays sacred.

04:16Number 6. Sosisfly, Namibia.

04:18Say what you will, Paul Atreides. Arrakis has got nothing on this sweeping desert wonderland.

04:23Encompassing part of the Namibia, the world's oldest desert, Sosisfly is an unforgettable sight.

04:42It's a salt and clay pan of expansive and stark beauty. Nearby is Deadflyia, another pan with

04:47cinematic quality. Dark husks of dead yet undecayed trees poke out of the bright ivory ground.

04:53Originally an oasis, Deadfly lost access to water, and its trees have remained for centuries.

04:59Both pans are nestled in among towering red dunes that reach towards oblivion.

05:03Visitors can scale their imposing heights and look out upon this collection of staggering landmarks.

05:08By virtue of a much more famous sibling, these southern lights are unfairly overlooked.

05:23The Aurora Borealis of the Northern Hemisphere wins in name recognition.

05:29But that won't be the focus today.

05:35Auroras are caused by the interaction of particles and gases in a solar wind.

05:39The results are a dazzling cosmic display.

05:42It was even better away from the lights where there was little light pollution.

05:45And while they are more accessible in places like Scandinavia and Canada,

05:50the Aurora Australis also deserves some shine.

05:52It's a vibrant and gorgeous vista all its own.

05:55Regions in Oceania, Antarctica, and South America can certainly vouch for that.

05:59Number 4. Singi de Bemarajan National Park, Madagascar.

06:03Forget concrete jungles.

06:05What we have here is a limestone mecca.

06:07Formed by good old erosion, this nest of jagged ore reminds us of a quiver of arrows.

06:17The formation feels almost alien, yet tangibly of the earth.

06:21It's a daunting and oddly startling sight.

06:23But with that unease comes an undeniable wonder.

06:26The word singi in Malagasy can be translated in English as where one cannot walk barefoot.

06:37Luckily, the area's steep valleys and caverns are much friendlier to other forms of life.

06:41In fact, its environment is so strange that it provides a number of unique habitats.

06:46This versatility has led to a thriving ecosystem, proving that despite first impressions,

06:51nature finds a way.

06:58Number 3.

06:59Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland.

07:01Named one of the planet's 21 best beaches by National Geographic,

07:05this gothic shoreline is a knockout.

07:07Plenty of its chilling features originate from ancient volcanic activity.

07:14This includes its obsidian-like sand and inky hexagonal columns.

07:18But perhaps the most palatial feature of them all are the sea stacks known as Reynistrunker.

07:23Legend has it that the stacks were formed when two trolls tried to pull a three-mast ship

07:28to shore and were turned to stone in the rising sunlight.

07:32Born out of quickly cooled lava, these basalt columns have been sculpted by time and the elements.

07:37As a whole, the site is outright awe-inspiring.

07:40It's a colossal space with immense aura, and at times, it even poses literal danger.

07:46This is due to the risk of sneaker waves, which arrive suddenly with surprising size, power, and speed.

07:52As such, visitors to Reynisfjara are encouraged to stay safe while enjoying the dusky coast.

08:02Number 2. Trolltunga, Norway

08:06Presiding over a view straight out of a desktop wallpaper is this lithic miracle.

08:11Its narrow cliff juts out so perfectly that it seems designed.

08:14Over the last decade, the hike to Trolltunga has become one of the most popular one in Norway.

08:21Rather, the area arose out of the last ice age.

08:24The movement and melting of glaciers etched the landscape, giving us its unparalleled majesty.

08:28In Norwegian, Trolltunga means the troll's tongue.

08:32Incredible views at about 4.5 kilometers.

08:37One account for this moniker is a folktale about a troll who was petrified by the sun.

08:41Luckily, modern-day visitors no longer have that to worry about.

08:45Instead, they're faced with a demanding hike that taxes even the best climbers.

08:49Still, Trolltunga has become a national treasure, with tourism booming in the 2010s.

08:54With just one glance at its beauty, we don't need to ask why.

08:57If you want to take a picture on this doll formation, you might end up waiting several hours.

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09:17Sometimes, words don't feel like enough to describe just how breathtaking something is.

09:31And that is our exact dilemma when it comes to this vision of paradise.

09:36Defined by cascading sand dunes, it is nothing short of magnificent.

09:39This is our first lagoon.

09:42But it becomes even more otherworldly when rainfall creates a sea of freshwater lagoons.

09:47Each of these pristine pools is madly enticing and simply beckons for a swim.

09:51Altogether, the area is a fantasy that typically could only be imagined.

09:55Unsurprisingly, it has become globally renowned.

09:59In 2024, Lenzois Marignensis National Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10:04Which natural wonders have made your dream vacation list?

10:12Let us know in the comments.

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