10 Geological Formations That'll Leave You Spellbound

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Fingal's Cave (Scotland)

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Eisriesenwelt (Austria)

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Jeita Grotto (Lebanon)

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Eisriesenwelt (Austria)

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Socotra Island (Yemen)

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Puerto Princesa Underground River (Philippines)

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