Race to the New Seven Wonders of Nature!

 

The Dead Sea, one of the 28 finalists for New Seven Wonders of Nature. It lies between Palestine and Israel to the west and Jordan to east. (Photo from http://www.new7wonders.com/archives/wonder/dead-sea)

Of all the 28 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the Dead Sea in Jordan captivates the literal meaning of “wonders of nature”. Biblically, Dead Sea served as a barrier against the advancing army from the East (Read: http://www.bibleplaces.com/deadsea.htm).  Geographically, it has been known as the lowest point on earth (with 420 meters below sea level) that borders Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan. Simply means that the daily more or less 7 million tons of water evaporate but the minerals remain, causing the salt content to increase.  Dead Sea’s salinity ranges from 26-35%, that is, saltier than the ocean! (See http://www.universetoday.com/15027/lowest-point-on-earth/)

The Grand Canyon in the state of Arizona – a true, powerful impact caused by EROSION! It was also chosen as one of the 28 finalists for New Seven Wonders of Nature…

This wonder of the world was formed through soil erosion about millions of years passed. Also, the exotic formation of the Grand Canyon is also influenced through the movements of the Colorado River itself, vulcanism, and other continental drifts that can cause variations and movements in the development and perfection of what we have now, the welcoming Grand Canyon.  (See http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm)

One of the great, spectacular wonders in Australia is the Great Barrier Reef.  It is a remarkable, largest coral reef in the world!  The vastness of this spectacular natural resources is extending as it is the only living thing visible from space! (See http://www.greatbarrierreef.org/)

Milford Sound in New Zealand runs 15 kilometers inland from the Tasman Sea and surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1200 meters or more on either side. Also, one of the 28 finalists for New Seven Wonders of Nature.

It was considered as one of the most finest alpine drives  that lies at the most northern and accessible end of Fiordland National Park.

 Milford Sound formed when the sea entered a deeply excavated glacial trough after the melting-away of the ice. The thickness of the ice that excavated the basin can be seen in the height of the vertical cliffs that rise from below sea level, truncating the U-shaped profiles of older glacial valleys. (See http://www.milford-sound.nz.com/geography-wildlife.aspx)

Along with the other three natural wonders, I voted the above extra-spectacular nature’s beauties to become one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.  I may not voted the Palawan Underground River yet this doesn’t cost my allegiance to my nationality be questioned. It is just reasonable and responsible to support natural wonders that of extra-spectacular characteristics in terms of scientific and geographical formations.

Let us vote the future new seven wonders of nature indiscriminately – without nationality being involved!

Log on to http://www.new7wonders.com/ to cast your votes. The voting is until November 11, 2011.