Natural Wonders of the World

Natural Wonders of the Worldby:Casey Willey

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Paricutin VolcanoMt. EverestThe Harbor at Rio de JaneiroGreat Barrier ReefVictoria FallsNorthern LightsGrand CanyonNEXT2ARIZONA!!CONGRATS YOURE RIGHT! GREAT JOB!

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Return to the beginningParicutin Volcano

Quick Facts: The Paricutin volcano grew out of a cornfield.The Paricutin volcano now stands at exactly 1,345 feet above the ground and 9,210 feet above sea level.Last erupted in 1952The worst of Paricutin's volcanic activity, took place in 1943, with its lava rising to about 50 feet below the crater's rim.Return to the Wonders!Mount Everest

Highest mountain in the world, represents the highest spot on the earth's surfaceSummit reaches a peak of 29,029 feetLocated in the Himalaya mountains on the border between Nepal and TibetAlso known as ChomolungmaReturn to the Wonders!Harbor of Rio de JaneiroQuick Facts: Located around Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSurrounded by unique mountains and formationsAlso known as Guanabara BayLargest bay in the world based on volume of waterRio de Janeiro translates "river of January" in PortugueseReturn to the Wonders!

Great Barrier Reef

Largest coral reef system in the worldConsists of over 2,900 separate reefsStretches over 1,600 miles Can be seen from outer spaceThe 133,000 square miles includes 900 islandsReturn to the Wonders!Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls also known as "Mosi oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders")Victoria Falls is the worlds largest curtain of falling water.at 108 metres high and 1,708 metres wide.Victoria Falls literally divides two countries. The waterfall lies exactly on the boarder of Zambia and Zimbabwe.Return to the Wonders!Northern Lights

Northern Lights Quick Facts: Also known as Polar AurorasAppear as glowing sheets or dancing wavesThe Northern Lights come in all different colors ranging from orange, red, yellow, blue and green.The colors are as a result of different gases such as oxygen and nitrogen giving off light due to the particles striking them.Return to the Wonders!

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