Natural wonders that were created by accident

These tourist attractions are wonders that were created by mere chance, whether by the action of man or by unusual natural phenomena. They are true gems that amaze tourists from all over the world.Discover the incredible wonders that were created by accident.

Ruskeala (Russia)

Ruskeala is a rural town located in the Republic of Karelia, within the Russian Federation, and is also the site of a famous marble quarry.

Darvaza gas crater (Turkmenistan)

Known locally as the 'Door to Hell' or 'Gate of Hell,' this incredible and mysterious crater was accidentally created by Soviet geologists who set it on fire to prevent the spread of methane gas.

The orange flames are about 70 m in diameter and produce a strong sulfuric smell. The phenomenon impresses tourists from all over the world and is still a mystery to geologists.

Zhangye Danxia (China)

These peculiar and colorful formations in sandstone and other minerals were formed more than 24 million years ago.

Dark Hedges (Northern Ireland)

The trees were planted by a family with the purpose of decorating the access to their mansion a few years ago. The result was this incredible natural wonder.

Fly Geyser (United States)

However, it was only in the 1960s while exploring for sources of geothermal energy that the geyser began to 'spit' a hot liquid, filled with dissolved minerals and bacteria.

Blue Pond (Japan)

Located near the town of Biei on the island of Hokkaido, this man-made lagoon is the result of works on the Biei River carried out after the 1988 eruption of Mount Tokachi to protect the town from volcanic mudflows.

The parched and still-standing trees, along with the color of the water, give the place a magical atmosphere, both in the winter and in the summer.

Tunnel of Love (Ukraine)

The place has become an attraction primarily among couples. Legend has it that if they pass through the tunnel holding hands, they prove their true love for each other.

Las Médulas (Spain)

This incredible mountainous landscape is a pre-historic gold-mining site and the largest open-pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

Ojos del Salar (Chile)

These two incredible lagoons, located in the Salar de Atacama, were the result of a geological study carried out by men.

Hamilton Pool (United States)

Here the accident wasn't caused by humans, but by the work of nature. This is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago.

To Sua Ocean Trench (Samoa)

This incredible natural pool was created as a result of erosion caused by the water. The result is a magical paradisiacal setting that attracts tourists from all corners of the world.

Bryce Canyon (United States)

Bryce is a large 'natural amphitheater' formed by erosion caused by the action of wind, water, and ice.

Pamukkale (Turkey)

The Pamukkale formation is the result of thermal springs underneath that caused calcium carbonate spills that later solidified and gave rise to these natural pools.