The mighty force of nature's currents has carved the solid rock and formed many spectacular canyons over millions of years. These gorges are varied and the power of nature is amazing. Now let's appreciate what makes these canyons unique!
1. Carper Canyon, Australia
Carper Gorge is Australia's largest canyon and is known for its spectacular views and towering sandstone cliffs. Because the formation time is not very long, Carper Canyon is not as deep as other canyons, but it is because of the lack of depth that it has such a large scale. It is wider and longer than other famous grand canyons. It is said that there are many treasure.
2. Kali Gandaki Gorge, Nepal
The Kali Gandaki River winds its way through Nepal's Kali Gandaki Gorge and is older than the Himalayas that surround it. The river water is gray and black all year round due to glacial silt, and the scene is very strange. If it could be measured from the highest peaks on either side of the river, it would be the deepest canyon in the world at a depth of 6,800 meters.
3. The Grand Canyon of Colorado
The Grand Canyon in Arizona isn't the largest canyon in the world, but it's certainly the most famous in the world. The Grand Canyon is 1830 meters deep and 445 kilometers long. It is one of the seven wonders of nature. Flowing through it, the Colorado River is one of the UNESCO protected natural heritage sites and one of the most magnificent scenery on earth.
4. The Grand Canyon of East Africa
The Grand Canyon of East Africa is located in eastern Africa and is known as the "Scar of the Earth". There are many volcanoes and lakes around the canyon. The natural scenery is very beautiful and spectacular. It is one of the ten most beautiful nature reserves in the world. The Great Rift Valley is the largest fault zone on the world continent and looks like a huge scar in satellite photos.
5. Colca Canyon, Peru
Colca Grand Canyon is located in Peru. The total length of the canyon is about 90 kilometers. It is surrounded by Andean plateaus and snow-capped mountains. The scenery is very beautiful. There are many wild animals living in the surrounding nature reserves. Colca Canyon is one of Peru's main tourist destinations. For the adventurous traveler, the river crossing this canyon is an irresistible challenge.
6. Copper Canyon, Mexico
Copper Canyon is a world-famous grand canyon located in Mexico. It is named for the rich copper mines in the area. The natural scenery here is magnificent, and the rolling peaks and steep cliffs all reveal the majestic momentum. Not only is this area of magnificent natural beauty, there are also villas, caves, wooden houses and abandoned mines everywhere.
7. Blyde River Gorge, South Africa
Breeder River Canyon is located in a nature reserve west of Kruger National Park. It is not the largest canyon on earth, but it has a reputation as a green canyon. The average depth of the canyon is 760 meters and the length is 26 kilometers. In this canyon, covered by rich subtropical flora, there are many wildlife populations, including five species of South African primates.
8. The Grand Canyon of the Fish River in Africa
Fish River Grand Canyon is located in Africa. It is not only the largest canyon in Africa, but also one of the largest canyons in the world. There are steep cliffs on both sides of the canyon and a deep long river below. It attracts people from all over the world to come here every year. The Fish River Grand Canyon is about 27 meters long and 550 meters deep. It is one of the main tourist destinations in southern Namibia.
