Post on 20-Aug-2015
The Eight New
Natural WondersUNESCO
names eight new wonders
to its World
Heritage List
Surtsey Island, Iceland
Formed by volcanic
eruptions in the 1960's, Surtsey was declared a natural reserve
in 1965, allowing only a limited number of scientists to
the island.
Mount Sangingshan National Park,
ChinaLocated in eastern
China's Jiangxi province,
Sangingshan contains an array of forested and
fantastically shaped granite
pillars and peaks concentrated in a
relatively small area.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere, MexicoEvery year, millions of monarch butterflies wait for the end
of the winter season in close-packed clusters in the Oyamel fir forests.
Sardona Tectonic Arena, SwitzerlandAn object of fascination for over 200 years, the region features a break in the
Earth's crust, where older rocks rest above younger formations.
Joggins Fossil Cliffs, CanadaThe most complete known fossil record of terrestrial life, Joggins is over 300
million years old. The remains of the first reptiles are visible here.
Saryarka, KazakhstanA largely undisturbed area of Central Asian steppe and lakes in the Korgalzhyn
and Naurzum state nature reserves, Saryarka is a crucial stopover point for globally threatened species and provides feeding grounds for up to 15 million
birds.
Socotra Archipelago, YemenNicknamed the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, Socotra is host to nearly 700
flora and fauna species not found anywhere else in the world.