Cappadocian CoolIn the Cappadocia region of eastern Turkey a compressed volcanic ash called tufa stone is soft enough to manipulate into materials used for building, or can easily be excavated for cave dwellings. The interior of such dwellings are highly insulated and quite comfortable across a wide thermometer range because the porous nature of the tufa makes for excellent insulation.

These members of the horse family have three distinct species living throughout the African continent

Fulmars skim the azure waters of coastal Nordland County

Keystone Thrust rises in the desert of southern Nevada and is a favored  respite and getaway outside the city of Las Vegas

from Chihuahuan lows to far-west mountain highs

With no safe place to park

Tonto Natural Bridge is one of the largest naturally formed travertine bridges on earth and is a beautiful testimony to time and patience

The acorn took to root hundreds of year before the Gregorian Calendar came into being

Ancient Greek Orthodox monastaries built atop natural sandstone pillars are thrust heavenward from the northern reaches of the Plain of Thessaly

Mineral rich and aqua-marine in color

The Merced River reflects fall's wardrobe in Yosemite Valley

In a casual observation zebras may appear much the same but each individual’s stripes are actually unique in form and sometimes even in coloration

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