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Nyiragongo is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, it is 2,000 meters high and has been little studied since during the last 20 years the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is located, has been constantly at war. At the base of the volcano stretches the city of Goma, increasingly crowded with refugees escaping from rebel and government forces in the interior of the country. The diameter of the largest crater is about two kilometers wide, and in its very center a lake of hot lava is often formed, which this article is devoted to. For a long time, the hot Nyiragongo lava lake was the largest in the world. Wonders of Nature        Goma, which has an estimated population of more than 1 million people crammed                   together, has on many occasions suffered the fury of the volcano. In 1977 the lava descended the mountain at over 90 kilometers per hour, killing several hundred people,  ...

This past weekend, the International Classic Vehicle Salon in Madrid put together an impressive collection of ornate funeral vehicles, the likes of which we’ve only ever previously seen in ones or twos rather than gathered together for display. Together they make for an impressive spread, exhibiting fine and extensive carvings on their magnificent coachwork. Miguel Caballero Covián, who has in the past sent us photos of collectible American cars in Spain for the Lost and Found column in Hemmings Classic Car, forwarded a number of photos of the half-dozen or so funeral coaches on display at the show, some of them looking as though they could be put into service tomorrow, if needed. Thanks, Miguel!

The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan heads the list of the top 10 longest single spand bridges in the world. Europe’s longest singel span bridge is the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, although current plans for a bridge between mainland Italy and Sicily across the Messina straights would surpass it if given the go ahead. The Tsing Ma (Hong Kong to China), has the longest span for a bridge with both road and train traffic. 10. Yangluo Bridge, China – 1,280 m 9. Golden Gate Bridge, USA – 1,280 m 8. Verrazano Narrows Bridge, USA – 1,298 m 7. Tsing Ma Bridge, China – 1,377 m 6. Jiangyin Suspension Bridge, China – 1,385 m 5. Humber Bridge, England – 1,410 m 4. Runyang Bridge, China – 1,490 m 3. Great Belt Bridge, Denmark – 1,624 m 2. Xihoumen Bridge, China – 1,650 m 1. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan – 1,991 m

Splash tours offers different view of city tours through Rotterdam. Touring in the unique amphibious bus is a truly unforgettable experience for all ages! In approximately 60 minutes you will be taken to the city's most special and beautiful places. Then comes the splash: a spectacular dive into the Meuse river. The bus seems to be transformed into a seaworthy vessel, continuing the journey over water along Rotterdam’s fabulous sky-line!

Photo Credit —  bhalash When human leave their interruption in nature, then the nature gives them a new birth accordingly. The 16th century castle was home to the Blake family of English nobles who lived there from 1569 up until a fire destroyed it in 1910. In this fire tragedy Blake’s lost his daughter, Eleanor, whose body was never found. Today, the vegetation covers with the green vines climbing the stone walls, showing how long it has been abandoned. The only building that is not covered by nature is the ruins of a small stone hut, which is just before you reach the castle. Photo Credit —  jarhue2 Photo Credit —  rogerduff Photo Credit —   132432157@N08 Photo Credit —  michelle-o Photo Credit —  lauramarti84 Photo Credit —  jmxl