Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, AT SUNSET. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT, THE COSSON RIVER. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, THE LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (THE LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, THE SMALL VILLAGE OF CHAMBORD. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. LOIR-ET-CHER (41) CHATEAU DE CHAMBORD. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, AT SUNSET. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, THE LARGEST ENCLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF ENCLOSED WALLS. WITH ITS 156 M FACADE, 77 STAIRCASES, 282 FIREPLACES AND 426 ROOMS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU IN THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTHEAST AT SUNRISE. ON FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT AND RIGHT, THE COSSON RIVER. ON BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, AT SUNSET. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT, THE COSSON RIVER. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, THE LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (THE LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, THE SMALL VILLAGE OF CHAMBORD. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTHEAST AT SUNSET. ON FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT AND RIGHT, THE COSSON RIVER. ON BACKGROUND, THE SMALL VILLAGE OF CHAMBORD AND THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. LOIR-ET-CHER (41) CHATEAU DE CHAMBORD. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, AT SUNSET. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, THE LARGEST ENCLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF ENCLOSED WALLS. WITH ITS 156 M FACADE, 77 STAIRCASES, 282 FIREPLACES AND 426 ROOMS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU IN THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTHWESTT AT SUNSET. ON FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT AND RIGHT, THE COSSON RIVER. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, THE SMALL VILLAGE OF CHAMBORD. ON BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTHEAST AT SUNRISE. ON FOREGROUND, THE FRENCH GARDENS, RESTORED IN SPRING 2018. LEFT AND RIGHT, THE COSSON RIVER. ON BACKGROUND, THE NATIONAL ESTATE OF CHAMBORD, LARGEST CLOSED FOREST PARK IN EUROPE WITH 5441 HECTARES AND 32 KM OF CLOSED WALLS (LONGEST IN FRANCE). WITH ITS 77 STAIRCASES, ITS 156 METERS OF FACADE, ITS 282 CHIMNEYS, ITS 426 ROOMS, AND ITS 800 CARVED CAPITALS, IT IS THE LARGEST CHATEAU OF THE LOIRE VALLEY. THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY FRANCOIS 1ST IN 1519: 2019 MARKS THE FIFTH CENTENARY OF THE CASTLE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

World's First Ordovician Stone Forest

ENSHI, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest", the scenic spot of Suobuya Stone Forest, Enshi, Hubei province, China, August 22, 2024.

US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

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Multiple evacuation orders in northern Colorado were issued as the Alexander Mountain Fire continued to rage west of Loveland, and the Stone Canyon Fire erupting north of Lyons on Tuesday, July 30. The two fires, 8 miles apart, prompted evacuations in multiple areas around the vicinity of the fires.

US: Alexander Mountain Fire And Stone Canyon Fire Rage In Northern Colorado, Prompting Evacuations 4

Multiple evacuation orders in northern Colorado were issued as the Alexander Mountain Fire continued to rage west of Loveland, and the Stone Canyon Fire erupting north of Lyons on Tuesday, July 30. The two fires, 8 miles apart, prompted evacuations in multiple areas around the vicinity of the fires.

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Multiple evacuation orders in northern Colorado were issued as the Alexander Mountain Fire continued to rage west of Loveland, and the Stone Canyon Fire erupting north of Lyons on Tuesday, July 30. The two fires, 8 miles apart, prompted evacuations in multiple areas around the vicinity of the fires.

US: Alexander Mountain Fire And Stone Canyon Fire Rage In Northern Colorado, Prompting Evacuations

Multiple evacuation orders in northern Colorado were issued as the Alexander Mountain Fire continued to rage west of Loveland, and the Stone Canyon Fire erupting north of Lyons on Tuesday, July 30. The two fires, 8 miles apart, prompted evacuations in multiple areas around the vicinity of the fires.

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Bush stone-curlew

Bush stone-curlew

Photo taken June 26, 2024, shows a bush stone-curlew at the Campbelltown Forest of Wild Birds in Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Bush stone-curlew

Bush stone-curlew

Photo taken May 30, 2024, shows a bush stone-curlew at the Campbelltown Forest of Wild Birds in Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan.

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows the Yellow River Stone Forest in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows the Longwan Village and Yellow River Stone Forest in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows the Yellow River Stone Forest in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows the Yellow River Stone Forest in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

Aerial view of stone forest in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Aerial view of stone forest in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the stone forest STORYLINE: A stone forest located in the western range of the Tianshan Mountains has become a popular tourist destination. The stone forest is about 9,000 meters long, 5,000 meters wide, and has a relative height of 30 meters. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists experience sheepskin rafting at the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2023. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ferry men carry sheepskin rafts for rafting at the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2023. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ferry man blows a sheepskin raft as he prepares for rafting at the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2023. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JINGTAI-STONE FOREST (CN)

(230712) -- JINGTAI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ferry man carries a sheepskin raft as he prepares for rafting at the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2023. Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot is famous for the view of the Yellow River, stone stalagmites, stone pillars, dessert as well as oases. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the tents at the Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a view of Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a first-person view (FPV) drone on July 8, 2023 shows a view of Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a view of Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a sightseeing railcar at Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 8, 2023. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take sightseeing railcars at Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 8, 2023. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a first-person view (FPV) drone on July 8, 2023 shows a view of Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 8, 2023. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-GANNAN-ZECHA STONE FOREST (CN)

(230709) -- GANNAN, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a view of Zecha stone forest scenic spot in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Zecha stone forest scenic spot boasts grotesque stones and abundant wild lives. In 1998, Zecha stone forest scenic spot and Gahai Lake were listed as Gahai-Zecha National Nature Reserve. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

"Fast and Furious" in China's Earth Forest

STORY: "Fast and Furious" in China's Earth Forest DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: A cross-country motorcycle endurance race concluded on Sunday in Earth Forest in Yuanmou County of southwest China's Yunnan Province. Earth Forest is a form of geological clay formation formed by geological movement and soil erosion. More than 125 riders from around China joined the three-day competition. The 7.2-km-long track featured steep slopes, stone array, canyon crossing and other obstacles. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-CHONGQING-RED STONE FOREST GEOPARK (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-RED STONE FOREST GEOPARK (CN)

(221004) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a red stone forest geopark in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 3, 2022. The Youyang red stone forest geopark, which has the karst landform, opened to the public during the National Day holiday. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)