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Amazing Facts About the 7 Natural Wonders of the World

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Whether you’re catching a spectacular sunset at the Grand Canyon or seeing the northern lights dance across the sky, you’ll be inspired by the beauty of nature.

It’s easy to understand why millions trek across the globe to explore mother nature’s greatest marvels, which include the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the New Seven Wonders of Nature. We’ve combined both lists to give you 14 awe-inspiring sites and added astounding facts about each one.

Let’s dive into the Great Barrier Reef, go over Victoria Falls and explore Mount Everest from top to bottom to uncover what makes these sites stand out as the world’s greatest natural wonders.

The 7 Natural Wonders of the World

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
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The most famous list of natural landmarks, the Seven Natural Wonders of the World were chosen by CNN and the Seven Natural Wonders organization in 1997. 

Since then, these wonders have proudly boasted their title and people have added them as dream destinations on their bucket list.

1. The Northern Lights

Natural Wonder: Northern lights over a mountain
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Unlike other natural wonders, the aurora borealis can be seen from many parts of the world, including Alaska, Iceland and Finland. Many travelers visit these polar regions with the hopes of catching nature’s incredible (but very unpredictable) dancing light show.

Winter is prime viewing season, and the higher the latitude, the more likely you are to see them.

Earth Isn’t the Only Planet With Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis over Scandinavian village
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So, what makes the aurora borealis so special? Let’s shed some light (pun intended) on the fact that Earth isn’t the only planet that has it.

The mystical phenomenon occurs throughout the solar system, appearing on Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

The Northern Lights Can Fly South

Camping under the northern lights
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In times of high solar activity, they have been spotted in places such as Oklahoma and Georgia.

In fact, they even made an appearance in Virginia during the Civil War, lighting the sky at the Battle of Fredericksburg.