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Hammam-Meskoutine is located in Algeria. What is another name for the hot-springs?

Baths of the Damned. An Arabic legend inspired the name for this hot springs. The story is a man once took his own sister as his bride, as the wedding procession went up the mountain the skies suddenly opened and the entire party was struck by lightning.

Lake Mashu is located where?

Japan. Lake Mashu is noted for its calm beauty and solitary grandeur. The lake is the most transparent in the world.

Dry Falls is in which US state?

Washington. Once larger and more powerful than Niagara Falls, fire, ice and water all played a role in creating this dried-up waterfall.

The Katmai National Monument is located where?

Alaska. Also called the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, this valley did not exist until 1912. It was created during one of the most violent volcanic eruptions ever.

Red Deer Badlands is located where?

Canada. So named because of their resemblance to the Badlands of South Dakota.

How much of the earth's fresh water is locked up in the great ice cap, glaciers and ice shelves of Antarctica?

nine tenths. Antarctica is about 5,500,00 square miles!

Craters of the Moon is located where?

Idaho. The Apollo astronauts visited this lava plateau for a look at what they might find on the moon!

Mount Everest is the highest point on earth. Just how high is this point?

29,035 feet. Mount Everest is an irrestable lure to mountain climbers. The Dalai Lama, the ruler of Tibet, first allowed climbers to climb the northern ridge. (8,850 meters)

In which Mountain Range is Mount Everest located?

Himalayas. The Himalayas touch parts of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sikkam, and China!

In which park would you find Old Faithful?

Yellowstone. It spouts on the average every 72 minutes and is probably one of the best known geysers of the world!