The most beautiful landscapes in the world

24/03/2021

Rainbow, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia
Classed as the largest waterfall in the world, based on its width – 1.7km (5,604 feet) – Victoria Falls, located on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border, is overwhelming in size. The sight is made even more majestic in this stunning photo by a rainbow which has formed above the cascade.

23/02/2021

Darvaza gas crater, Turkmenistan
Otherwise known as the Gates of Hell, Turkmenistan’s Darvaza gas crater is a burning, terrifying natural gas field, and you can see why it has earned such a name. It’s at least 20m (65.6 ft) deep and has been burning since the 1970s after scientists set it alight in a bid to get rid of what they thought was a small amount of natural gas escaping from the crater.

23/02/2021

Tornado devastation, Kaiyuan, China
Tornadoes can cause widespread devastation and this picture documents the destruction from a rare tornado hitting Kaiyuan in northeastern China, in July 2019. As well as upturning cars, knocking out power, and destroying buildings and factories, this turbulent twister killed at least six people and injured at least 190.

23/02/2021

Snowstorm, Umnugobi, Mongolia
Located in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia's Umnugobi province is home to many a nomadic herder and their cattle. When snowstorms hit in May 2019, thousands of animals froze to death and six people died.

23/02/2021

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef system and comprises more than 900 islands. It’s so expansive it stretches more than 2,500 km (1,553 miles) and can be seen from space. It’s home to more than 1,500 species of fish.

22/02/2021

22/02/2021

Eyjafjallajökull erupts, Iceland
The 2010 volcanic eruptions at Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland, saw volcanic ash being ejected into the atmosphere. As a result, it caused significant air travel disruption across northern Europe for close to a week, as well as a number of evacuations across Iceland.

22/02/2021

Lenticular clouds, Kamchatka, Russia
While these spherical floating shapes could be mistaken for UFOs, they’re actually lenticular clouds which are created when winds blow across and over hills and mountains. If there's enough moisture in the air, the clouds will form as the wind rises. Here, they float above the mountain ranges of Russia’s Far East.

22/02/2021

Vatnajökull glacier ice caves, Iceland
Mother Nature exerts her power and influence across all of the elements and in all terrains. In Iceland’s Vatnajökull region, giant ice caves are formed each winter, made from meltwater running underneath giant glaciers.

15/02/2021

Perito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Situated in the Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia, this imposing ice formation measures a staggering 30km (18.6 miles) in length and perfectly demonstrates just how majestic some of Mother Nature’s creations can be.

15/02/2021

Northern Lights, Norway
The Aurora Borealis – otherwise known as the Northern Lights – is an elusive yet beautiful natural display created by charged particles from the sun combining with the Earth’s magnetic fields. This powerful combination can result in a technicolour display which can even be seen from space. Key places to spot them include Iceland, Norway and Canada.

15/02/2021

Nature at its most thrilling
While many of Mother Nature's creations can be staggeringly gorgeous (think rainbows, gushing geysers and technicolour coral), she also has the capacity to wreak havoc. From pink lakes and stunning natural light shows to humongous waves and lava flows, we take a look at the beautiful and terrifying power of Mother Nature.

15/02/2021