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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