Strangest Geological Formations On Earth

The Eisriesenwelt is a natural limestone ice cave located in Werfen, Austria, about 40 km south of Salzburg. It is the largest ice cave in the world, extending more than 42km and is visited by about 200,000 tourists every year.

4 Babele – Romania

Babele, meaning “old women”, is the name for an area on the Bucegi Mountains plateau in Romania. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and the name comes from various mushroom shaped rock formations scattered across the landscape.

3 The Wave – Arizona

The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located near the Arizona-Utah border on the Colorado Plateau. It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms, and the rugged, trailless hike required to reach it.

2 Pancake Rocks and Blowholes – New Zealand

The Pancake Rocks are a heavily eroded limestone area where the sea bursts through several vertical blowholes during high tides. They are presently explorable by a number of walkways winding through the rock formations.

1 Fingal’s Cave – Scotland

Fingal’s Cave is a sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. Its size and naturally arched roof, and the eerie sounds produced by the echoes of waves, give it the atmosphere of a natural cathedral. The cave’s Gaelic name, An Uaimh Bhinn, means “the melodious cave.”