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50 natural wonders to blow your mind
In today's age of information, there are smartphones in the most remote corners of our world and our cities are huge bustling metropolises growing larger by the day. But despite this cumulative urbanisation, there is a tacit understanding among the human race that connection to nature is an essential factor in our happiness. For all our obsession with man-made wonders nothing compares to the creations of Mother Nature. Vast underground cave systems, wild desert landscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, staggering geology and spectacular vestiges of our prehistoric past all remind us of our small place in earth's story. And even with our ever-expanding knowledge of the way the world came to be, some landscapes still leave us utterly perplexed. This is the mystery and the majesty of the natural world. In this book we've attempted to capture just a fraction of what it has to offer, and we hope it inspires you to get out and find your own slice of pleasure in the great outdoors.
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South Arabia’s prehistoric monument landscape shows social resilience to climate change
In arid regions across northern Africa, Asia and Arabia, ancient pastoralists constructed small-scale stone monuments of varying form, construction, placement, age, and function. Classification studies of each type have inhibited a broader model of their collective and enduring role within desert socio-ecosystems. Our multivariate analysis of 371 archaeological monuments in the arid Dhofar region of Oman identifies environmental and cultural factors that influenced variable placement and construction across a 7000-year history. Our results show that earlier monuments were built by larger, concurrent groups during the Holocene Humid Period (10,000–6000 cal BP). With increasing aridification, smaller groups constructed monuments and eventually switched to building them in repetitive visits. Our model emphasizes the core role of monuments as a flexible technology in social resilience among desert pastoralists.
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MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EAST KAZAKHSTAN AS A FACTOR OF GEOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Due to its innovativeness, geotourism is actively developing all over the world. The article discusses the scientific and educational aspects of the development of geotourism in East Kazakhstan thanks to the geomorphological attractiveness of the region. The formation of a national geotourism market based on unique geological and geomorphological objects is relevant because of its innovativeness and possible profit both as a tourist activity and through the creation of a network of global geoparks in Kazakhstan. The article is devoted to the analysis of the recreational-geomorphological attractiveness of the territory and methodological approaches to awareness in domestic and foreign recreational-geomorphological literature. The development of ideas about the importance of the geomorphological structure and dynamics of the relief for recreational activities has been widely developed. It started in Western European tourism practice first and foremost and since the late 1990s of the last century began to develop in the post-Soviet space (in the CIS countries). The paper describes the unique geological and geomorphological natural monuments of the East Kazakhstan region, and the typology of geomorphological features of the region. The author substantiates the possibility of creating a geopark as a backbone tourist territory, contributing to the development of domestic and inbound tourism in the region. The article describes goals and tasks of creating a geopark in the transboundary region of Altai region.
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How big could your pumpkin grow?
\"Playing with concepts of size and scale, giant pumpkins decorate some of America's most famous landmarks and landscapes.\"-- Provided by publisher. Includes facts about the places and events pictured.
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ASSESSMENT AND ZONING OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES NORTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
The publication is devoted to the study and classification of zoning of recreational facilities for their possible use and development of the tourism industry in the North Kazakhstan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The obtained data characterizing natural and recreational objects, allowing to create a picture of their spatial placement, by the administrative districts of the region, are studied. The conducted study of recreational facilities allowed them to be zoned. These aspects allowed us to determine the degree of their demand, to identify objects already used or recommended for use as objects in the tourism industry. A cartographic material has been prepared that visually reflects the opportunities, problems and prospects for the development of the tourism industry in the region In the studied territory, recreational objects are identified, which, according to a number of similar features, we combine into five types: natural, natural-technical, architectural, historical-revolutionary, archaeological. The natural territories of the North Kazakhstan region considered by us were united into five recreational districts.
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100 greatest natural wonders
Looks at notable natural wonders throughout the world, including volcanoes, marshes, rock formations, and deserts.
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The experience of preserving ancient trees in Vienna, Austria
Ancient trees hold considerable aesthetic and ecological value within urban environments. The examination of ancient trees and their overall health and condition is an integral part of a comprehensive assessment aimed at preserving these trees and conserving the natural environment within urban spaces. The purpose of the study was to examine the experience of preserving valuable trees growing in urban space. General scientific theoretical methods – analysis and synthesis – were used to work with lists of tree inventory. Heritage trees grow in all districts in Vienna. It was established that ancient trees were given the status of natural monuments since 1936, the dynamics of bequests were traced, and the decades of Vienna’s most active nature conservation activities were determined. The most famous heritage trees in the city were described. The species diversity of monumental trees was analysed, and their taxonomic affiliation was summarised. The heritage trees in Vienna are represented by 49 genera, most of which belong to the phylum of Magnoliophyta. The most common species among protected trees are Platanus orientalis L., Pinus nigra J.F. Arnold, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Quercus robur L., Taxus baccata L., Tilia platyphyllos Scop. Most of heritage trees (60%) are solitary trees. It was evaluated that the general sanitary condition of protected trees is excellent; almost all trees have high vitality and play a leading role in shaping urban landscapes. Every heritage tree possesses a commendable and elevated aesthetic rating. Analysis of the existing inventory of ancient trees in Vienna, their sanitary condition and aesthetic condition will contribute to the environmental awareness of communities and the improvement of management measures for such trees. The obtained results can be used to share the experience of researchers from different countries regarding preserving ancient trees and forming European databases of heritage trees
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What are the 7 natural wonders of the United States?
\"Learn about the seven wonders of the United States: The Everglades, Glacier point: Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Mount McKinley: Denali National Park, Niagara Falls and Redwood Forest\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Finite element analysis of structural safety and support reinforcement efficacy in a large old Zelkova tree: A case study of a natural monument
The structural safety of a natural monument tree was evaluated using the finite element method (FEM), assuming the tree’s material properties to be isotropic. This research involved quantifying external forces, gravity, snow, and wind loads, and analyzing the resulting stress and displacement of the tree. The effectiveness of support structures in improving the tree’s overall structural stability was also investigated. The results show that the greatest displacement and stress occur under snow load conditions. The highest stress was observed in branch D (13.63 MPa) under snow load without any support structure. When this stress was compared with the bending strength of the Zelkova tree’s branches (69.7 MPa), it was found that the tree has a safety margin of 56.1 MPa. Furthermore, when the current support structure positions were considered, branch F, which is supported, exhibited a significant reduction in displacement (by 30% to 42%) and stress (by 84% to 92%) compared to conditions without support. Conversely, branch D, which lacks a support structure, showed no reduction in displacement or stress. These results show that FEM simulation can contribute to the review of reinforcement facility installation to ensure the stability of large old trees.
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