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Extraterrestrial life is a hypothetical life which may occur outside of our planet. If you have seen the images sent back by the space probes and rovers dotted throughout the solar system, you might have wondered what it would be like to be on another planet. While the trip to other planets in the solar system is still some distance off, our planet has its own fair share of extraterrestrial landscapes. Here are the top 5 places that you could visit.
Askja Region, Iceland
Askja is a volcanic feature formed by the collapse of a volcano into itself, making it a special form of a volcanic crater. It is located in a remote part of Icelandic Central Highlands. The Askja caldera includes Viti, one of the most famous craters in Iceland. Although Viti is an explosive crater, water has accumulated inside it and the temperature of the water is around 30 ºC. Askja was unknown to the rest of the world until a gigantic eruption which started in 1875. The ashfall was heavy during the eruption and the wind even blew ash all the way to Norway and Sweden. The landscape at Askja is similar to that of the moon.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Some 11,995 feet above sea level, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. It is situated in the Daniel Campos Province in Potosi in southwest Bolivia. It was formed as a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes and is covered by a few meters of salt crust. The crust serves as a source of salt and covers a pool of brine. According to a 2009 article by Joshua Keating, the Salar contains 50 to 70% of the lithium reserves in the world. At times the salt flat is covered in very crystal-clear water, making it the largest natural mirror in the world.
Chocolate Hills, Philippines
The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in Bohol province of the Philippines. They are a famous tourist attraction for people all around the world and they are also featured in the provincial flag of the Philippines. There are over 1,268 hills spread over an area of 50 square kilometres. The chocolate hills were formed by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of erosion. Some Locals will tell you that the hills were created by two giants who hurled rocks, boulders and sand at each other. The main viewing point of the Chocolate Hills is the Chocolate Hills Complex in Bohol. The complex is about 55 km from the region capital Tagbilaran.
Valley of the Moon, Chile
The Moon Valley is a beautiful place with colorful geology and is a natural sanctuary since 1982. Some 2,550 meters above sea level, it is located in Sierra Obate depression. The highest temperature in the valley is 24.5 ºC, and the lowest is 17.1ºC. It has various stone and sand formations which have been carved by water and wind. The Valley of the Moon also has dry lakes and diverse saline outcrops which appear like man-made sculptures.
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