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Natural Arches
Natural arches - also known as natural bridges - are formed when relatively soft rock is worn away by the action of tides, rivers or weather erosion, leaving behind a bridge-like structure of harder rock. Although…
Kudzu Infestation in the United States
Introduced to the southeastern United States in the 19th century as an ornamental plant and to help fight against soil erosion, the perennial vine known as kudzu has infested tens of thousands of square kilometres in the US, wiping out forests and native vegetation while covering and engulfing entire buildings.
Monument Valley
Monument Valley, located along the Utah - Arizona border, is in the Colorado plateau (an area containing deserts, forests, mountains and canyons). It is the home of the Navajo Nation and other tribes. It is probably…
Lesotho: Kingdom in the Sky
Lesotho is one of the most unique countries on the planet. It's the southernmost landlocked country, the largest country that's entirely surrounded by another country, and the highest country on Earth. Yet, it doesn't really show up on too many people's radar. With the arrival of Google Street View imagery this month to Lesotho, it's time to shed some light on the world's largest enclave.
Egypt’s White Desert (Desert Week 2012)
Perhaps one of the most surreal deserts in all the world, Egypt's little known White Desert is home to some of the most photogenic and breathtaking landscapes on the planet. Located 45 km (28 mi) north…
World’s Tallest Lighthouses
For centuries lighthouses have served as navigation aids, helping protect marine traffic from running aground on dangerous coastlines, rocks and reefs. As we're ever-so-slightly fond of superlatives here at Google Sightseeing, we'll take a tour of…
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