Impossible Planet

Impossible Planet talks to Doc Reynolds, an Aboriginal Elder, to hear the Dreamtime story of how the Lake Hillier got its glorious colour.

The Rainbow Mountains are one of the most scenic geologic features of this world. The mountains are covered with colours, most prominently seen in China and Peru.

Among the dry outback of Australia is a unique slice into out planet’s past. Karijini’s gorges are some of the oldest in existence, with rocks dated over 2,500 million years old.

Situated in Iceland, Thingvellir has drawn people together for thousands of years. Now it is known as an incredible site to see the crack between the two tectonic plates.

A stack of rocks forms the coast line of Punakaki. Coupled with the intense blow holes and surge pools, this truly is one of mother natures more incredible geological feats!

One dramatic coastline event was all that was needed to dub this phenomena Cappuccino Coast aka Sea Foam.

Rising out of the sun-kissed ground, punctuating the Turkish landscape, Cappadocia is home to nature’s very own enchanted castles.

An ocean that exists deep within a desert? Rock formations that are alive, growing and changing? Just 200km north of Perth, is Nambung National Park.

The Cenotes have been the source for secrets and wonderment for centuries. In Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, a series of holes offer a window to a spectacular underwater cave system.

A sacred site to the traditional landowners, the Devils Marbles are a legendary site, that seem to defy gravity.

Fire Whirls, also commonly known as a fire devil, or Fire Tornados, are whirl winds induced by shear wrapping flames up to spiraling heights.