Offbeat Woman Nearly Falls to Her Death Taking Photo on Edge of Grand Canyon

The sea cave gets its unique blue glow from the sunlight that passes through an underwater cavity and seawater to create the ethereal effect, which is best explored by a boat ride through it.

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A woman died falling into the Grand Canyon while taking photos on Friday, officials said. Maria Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was with her family west of Mather Point on the South Rim while she was taking photos and accidentally stepped off the edge of the canyon , the national park

An Arizona woman has been found dead in Grand Canyon National Park after she fell to her death while trying to take photos , the park has said.Maria A Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, was discovered by responding rangers on Friday 3 July after she accidentally fell from the parks rim west

Also known as the Haycock Hills, these nearly 1,700 unique symmetrical, conical formations were formed by rare erosion cycles of ancient limestone – so rare, that such a phenomenon is believed to exist in only two or three more places on the globe.

Located in the Navajo region, the slot canyon is a hugely popular photographic destination, attracting amateurs and professional from all corners of the world. Its smooth curves and warm colors are the result of years of erosion by wind and water. At some of its narrow passages, the canyon walls rise up to nearly 120 feet (37 meters).

Also known as the Vinicunca, the Peruvian wonder rises to a height of 17,060 feet (5,200 meters) above sea level. The mountain, located near Cusco, takes its unique coloration from its constituent minerals.

Boat trapped for 101 years near edge of Niagara Falls moves after Halloween night storm

Overnight severe weather and heavy currents resulted in the iron scow, which had been trapped for 101 years, moving significantly downriver.The development was reported by Niagara Parks, an agency of the government of Ontario, Canada, in a video posted to social media on Friday. At the time, the boat was again grounded in a new location.

An Arizona woman hiking off trail at Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park was trying to take photos when she fell to her death , the park says. Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, was hiking Friday afternoon when she accidentally fell off the edge of Mather Point

A Texas woman was caught on video as she slipped and nearly fell off a cliff ledge while trying to take a picture of her mother at the Grand Canyon . Emily Koford, 20, of Austin, Texas, was at Arizona's Grand Canyon with mom, Erin Koford, on October 28 when the terrifying incident occurred.

One of the major attractions of the picturesque Great Ocean Road, the offshore limestone stacks – which are eight in number but named “Twelve Apostles” – are part of the Port Campbell National Park. One of the stacks collapsed in 2005, due to the eroding action of the waves.

One of the most-visited tourist sites in the country, the sea cliffs range runs nearly five miles (eight kilometers) over the Atlantic Ocean and rise up to a maximum height of 702 feet (214 meters).

A gorgeous chasm made by years of corrosion by the Gokase River, the gorge is home to the Minainotaki waterfall which can truly be appreciated with a boat ride right through it. You can also choose to take a stroll through a paved path which runs along the edge of the gorge above. 

Located in the Daniel Campos Province, the windswept salt flat stretches over 4,085 square miles (10,582 square kilometers). Apart from being one of the most sought-after photographic destinations – thanks to its endless reflective surface, it is also home to vast reserves of untapped lithium.

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A devoutly religious man, it was a comfort to some who knew Leigh Schroeder that prayer was a part of the 28-year-old’s final moments of life.  “When I spoke with Gwen, Leigh’s mother, after his passing I found courage in her words,” said a close friend of Schroeder’s.

With an officially recognized elevation of 29,029 feet (8,848 meters), Everest is world’s highest mountain above sea level. In 1953, New Zealand’s Edmund Hillary and Nepal’s Tenzing Norgay officially became the first climbers to reach the summit.

The largest hot desert in the world has an area of nearly 3,320,000 square miles (8,600,000 square kilometers), covering almost the entirety of northern Africa. However, it changes over time as the desert is continuously expanding and contracting due to weather conditions. Seemingly arid, the Sahara is actually home to thousands of unique flora and fauna, including the likes of acacia trees, spiny shrubs, desert crocodiles, cheetahs, gazelles and many more.

Formed by a volcanic fissure eruption centuries ago, the Causeway comprises nearly 40,000 stone pillars, each with five or seven irregular sides. Home to nearly 200 species of flora and 50 species of birds, it was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

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Located on the northeastern coast, it is the longest and largest reef complex in the globe. Spread over an area of 135,000 square miles (350,000 square kilometers), it is home to nearly 2,100-2,900 individual reefs and a wide array of rare marine life.

An UNESCO World Heritage Site, the landmark is a chain of 16 lakes, whose flow over the years have created natural dams of limestone and chalk, in turn giving way to a number of picturesque waterfalls and caves. The surrounding forests are also home to a variety of rare birds, bears and wolves.

One of Iceland's most popular shooting destination, the waterfall is fed by the glacier capped Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Visitors can choose to hike up to a cave behind the water column to get a unique view of the meadows from behind the fall.

A part of the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef, the circular sinkhole was formed due to glaciation that took place several years ago, when the sea level was much lower. A popular scuba diving spot, it is marked on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

Sitting on the Otago coast, these unique boulders are actually concretions from the coastal cliffs, which got exposed to shoreline erosion and broke away, only to come to rest on the beach. It is believed that the largest boulders took nearly four million years to get to their current size.

Librarians are left stunned after book was returned 42 YEARS past its due date - with £10 and an apology

The children's book was taken out from a library in Bristol before Christmas in 1976 and was due back on January 5, 1977. It has been returned 42 years late with a £10 note and an apology.The children's title was taken out from a library in Henleaze, Bristol before Christmas in 1976 and was due back on January 5, 1977.

The world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, the Angel Falls has a height of 3,212 feet (979 meters) with a base width of 500 feet (150 meters).

The largest drainage system in the world in terms of volume of water flow and basin area, the iconic river runs for at least 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) over the nations of Brazil, Colombia and Peru.

With a depth of 788 feet (240 meters) and a length of 23 miles (36 kilometers), the Loch Ness boasts of the largest volume of fresh water in all of Great Britain. Over the years, several local lore has grown up around it – most prominent of them is the possible existence of the Loch Ness monster deep under water.

Also known as the Pulpit Rock or the Preacher’s Chair, the steep cliff, with a nearly flat top, rises 1,982 feet (604 meters), making it a great spot for base jumping.

Located in the Indian Ocean, the island is spread over an area of 1,400 square miles (3,600 square kilometers) and is home to a wide array of flora and fauna, which earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Most notable of the island’s endemic species are the dragon blood trees and various birds such as the Socotra starling, Socotra sunbird and Socotra sparrow.

The Irish landmark comprises two small, steep islands – Skellig Michael and Little Skellig. The former has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to the sixth century Christian monastery perched atop it.

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Nearly twice as wide and deep as the Niagara Falls, the stunning waterfall spreads over 5,500 feet (1,700 meters) at its widest point and has a maximum drop of 355 feet (108 meters).

Overlooking the South African capital, the 3,563 feet (1,086 meters) high flat-topped mountain got its shape as its layers of sandstone got exposed to erosion by wind and water. Visitors can either take a cable car to the top or choose to hike.

Located on the East African Rift System, the vast expanse is home to highland plains, savanna woodlands and forests. One of its most popular features is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. The region is also largely famous for its vast troves of archaeological treasures, including hominid footprints from 3.6 million years ago.

Shaped like an elongated horseshoe, Iguaçu Falls is nearly three times wider than the Niagara Falls. Like the river it shares its name with, Iguaçu is derived from a Guaraní word meaning “great waters.”

A part of the Tengger Mountains, the active volcano – with a height of 7,641 feet (2,329 meters) – is the most known geographical structure of the island. Known for its frequent outbursts, the volcano saw major eruptions in 2004, 2010, 2011 and 2015.

Stretching over nearly 160 miles (260 kilometers) along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the saltwater swamps comprise a network of estuaries, creeks and marshy lands covered by dense forests. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, most notably the sundari mangrove trees and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

The ancient Greco-Roman city, earlier known as Hierapolis, is known for its vast deposits of histoical ruins which have been excavated since the 19th century. Some of its archeological wonders are the remnants of ancient baths, gymnasium, agora and a Byzantine Church.

However, it is the location's natural wonders that truly capture the attention of global tourists. Pammukale's iconic thermal pools are marked by their shimmering snow-white limestone surface shaped over years by calcium-rich springs.

Located near the town of Flagstaff, the huge crater is believed to have been created due to a meteor strike sometime between 5,000-50,000 years ago. The crater has a diameter of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) and the inside-rim depth of 200 feet (60 meters) above ground.

One of the most unique lakes in the world, Hillier takes its iconic pink shade from the presence of Dunaliella salina micro-algae. Despite its high salinity, the lake is safe to swim in. However, there are very limited ways to reach the location for a tourist.

Marked for its unique towering structures, the national park is situated in the picturesque Wulingyuan area, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It is home to a wide array of rare animals and plants, including the Dove tree and the Chinese chestnut tree.

Listed by CNN in its list of Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 1997, the young volcano began to erupt and appear in an open field in 1943 – allowing scientists to document the life cycle of an eruption with modern methods.

Home to one of the largest living tree in the world, the 274.9 feet tall (83.8 meters) General Smith Tree, the national park is spread over an area of 629 square miles (1,629 square kilometers).

Towering above the Bay of Naples, the height of this active volcano keeps on changing after each major eruption. As of 2013, its cone measured 4,203 feet (1,281 meters). In the pages of history, Vesuvius is most remembered for its massive eruption in the year 79 CE, which destroyed the towns of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae.

Located near the Swiss village of Zermatt, the Alpine peak which may look like a solitary summit when seen from Switzerland is actually the end point of a ridge. Standing tall at 14,692 feet (4,478 meters), the Matterhorn is named after the German words “Matte” (meadow) and “Horn” (peak), roughly meaning “the peak in the meadows.”

Also known as Guanabara Bay, the Harbor was created by erosive actions of the Atlantic Ocean. A part of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, the bay is surrounded by gorgeous geological attractions such as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak and the hills of Tijuca.

The spectacular landmark is made of three separate falls –the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian bank and the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls in the U.S. During high season, approximately 2,832 tons of water flows over the falls per second.

One of the most famous Sottish landmarks, the ancient cave is made unique by its symmetrical, hexagonal basalt columns which were formed when lava flows came under cooler temperature and pressure. It is part of Scotland’s National Nature Reserve.

One of the most recognized landmarks of the U.S., the sprawling canyon was carved over the years by the flowing Colorado River. At the maximum point, its width extends to 18 miles (29 kilometers), while its length stretches to 277 miles (446 kilometers).

The oldest national park of the country, it was designated as the United States’ first ever national park on March 1, 1872, by the U.S. Congress. It is home to a wide range of wildlife and geothermal landmarks, most notably the Old Faithful geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring (pictured).

The dormant volcano is the highest point in Africa, standing tall at 19,340 feet (5,895 meters). Its central cone, Kibo, remains permanently capped in ice.

The landlocked salt lake is the lowest body of water on Earth’s surface. In the mid-20th century, the highly saline lake was at around 1,300 feet (400 meters) below the sea level. However, due to the diversion of Jordan River’s water flow by the neighboring nations, the level has dropped to 1,410 feet (430 meters).

Made of two separate, interconnected limestone caves, the grotto in the Nahr al-Kalb valley stretches for a length of 5.6 miles (nine kilometers) and is best known for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

Located on the Lake General Carrera, the sculpted caves have been formed over 6,000 years of water washing up against calcium carbonate. Sought after by photographers from all around the world, the white caves leave highly photogenic reflections on the azure water below.

Located in the Gansu Province, the sand dune is known for its unique ability to produce a musical sound when the wind blows. Tourists also throng the location to see the oasis-like Crescent Moon Lake nearby.

Comprising a group of seven glacial lakes on the Rila Mountains, the water bodies are located at a height ranging from 6,873-2,317 feet (2,095-2,535 meters) and are connected by small streams. The names of the lakes are: Tear, Eye, Kidney, Twin, Trefoil, Fish Lake and Lower Lake.

Located on the southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, the limestone and shale ridge rises up to 1,396 feet (426 meters). The rock’s upper regions are densely populated with wild trees, which are home to unique flora and fauna such as the Gibraltar candytuft flower and the Barbary macaques.

One of the lowest, driest and hottest places on Earth, the area’s stark landscape is defined by volcanic activities and tremors. Dotted with lava lakes and hydrothermal fields, it’s unlike any place on Earth. Mostly uninhabited, only the Afar people come here to mine salt.