Volcanic hydrothermal fields in Ethiopia that look like an alien planet These incredible volcano images look like they could be from an alien world. The Dallol Volcano, in Ethiopia, is an endless yellow-orange landscape, its craters stretching for miles around. Though named a volcano, Dallol is actually a hydrothermal field located in the northern Danakil Depression. Scroll down for videos Visitors to the Dallol Volcano could be forgiven for thinking that they're on an alien planet The Dallol Volcano, in Ethiopia, is an endless yellow-orange landscape, its craters stretching for miles around Adrian, who visited Dallol at the end of February 2016, said: 'I was blown away - what an unbelievable view' Dallol is actually a hydrothermal field located in the northern Danakil Depression, despite being known as Dallol Volcano The explosion crater was formed by the intrusion of basaltic magma in Miocene salt deposits and subsequent hydrothermal activity. There are also a number of hot springs in the area, which discharge brine and acidic liquid. Loaded: 0% Progress: 0%
This Cave House Cost $230,000 to Build, and You Can Rent It If you’ve ever disparagingly referred to someone as a troglodyte, you might want to reconsider the insult. Cave-dwelling can be pretty sweet — and you can still get Wi-Fi — if you live like Angelo Mastropietro. The businessman doesn’t actually reside in his Rockhouse Retreat full-time; he built it as a weekend getaway. It took him over $230,000, even though he did most of the work himself. The cave alone cost nearly $90,000, and the rest went to renovations, he told Barcroft TV. Related: Swedish family lives in a house inside a greenhouse The sandstone cliffs are approximately 250-million years old, and the cave itself is one of the oldest inhabited rock houses in Europe. “Whilst you’re maybe a mile or so from the nearest supermarket and the nearest pub, you’re 1,000 miles from care,” Mastropietro told Grand Designs. The rock house, which is located in Worcestershire, U.K., isn’t Mastropietro’s full-time residence, and he rents it out for about $280 a night.
Fern and Beau - UPDATE August 26, 2015 Fern and male picnic together on 8-18-15The Black Bear Field Course ended today with a final lecture about black bear biology at the request of a participant who is also part of the Speakers’ Bureau and has a thirst for knowledge to share. Wonderful, the people we meet in the courses. Then it was to the Bear Center to wind up the wonderful 4 days with the group, followed by more discussion with the staff about how to bring the Bear Center itself up to the new standard we set for ourselves in the Ecology Hall. Fern with male friend earlier this summerA week ago, the update showed Fern and a male friend feeding nose to nose across a picnic table to the delight of the landowner. At the Bear Center, a Lily Fan captured video of Lucky displaying his special methods for getting nuts out of his plastic box with holes in it. Another Lily Fan asked if nuts can be purchased online for the bears. Thank you for all you do.
The genius freezer hacks that will save you time AND money Whether you keep your vodka, frozen peas, ice cream or your jeans (yes, really) in there, you might be surprised to hear that freezers are good for more than you think. In fact, when used well, they can save you time and money if you invest a little time and love in to your fridge’s frozen counterpart. Here, FEMAIL shares the ultimate freezer hacks to make sure you’re always prepared. Ultimate freezer hacks: Your freezer can store more than vodka, ice cubes, frozen peas and ice cream Money saver: When used well, it can save you both time and money throughout the week f you have time, make a batch of slow cooker freezer meals over the weekend and divide them up into portion sizes in individual freezer bags. This will save you time when you’re in need of a quick-fix dinner and want something vaguely nutritious without having to chop and assemble a massive pile of vegetables. Slow cooker meals: At the weekend, prep several meals you can simply whip out and heat up through the week
Solway Tours - Over this weekend we are picking a few of... Woman saves baby elephant's life and now he won't let her out of his sight 14-month-old elephant Moyo follows his foster mum Roxy Danckwerts everywhere. Which is adorable, but not great news for the soft furnishings. Moyo was saved from drowning at just a few days old after he was washed away while trying to cross a flooded river with his herd. He was then abandoned by the older elephants but, luckily, rangers found him just as a pack of hyenas had him surrounded. He was taken to the Wild Is Life animal sanctuary in Zimbabwe, where he became very attached to founder Roxy. So attached that he won’t let her out of his sight. Here he is bowling onto the veranda to say hello. Mind the plant Moyo. We think the springs have gone in that sofa. Snaffling all the crisps. He’s outgrown the house (obviously) but still likes to help mum Roxy in the kitchen. ‘She is one of those animals with whom I have formed an extraordinary bond of friendship, trust and love. Who’s going to tell Moyo he has to move out? Watch his full story here:
Bears and Loons - UPDATE August 25, 2015 Eli - Lily's male cub from 2013Today, a 2-year-old male we think is Eli showed up at the WRI. We never got to know him well, but we remember how he and Ellie provided some of the most entertaining Den Cam video we have seen—especially their Beary-Go-Round scene (seen here). At the Bear Center, the staff released a monarch wearing a tag. We hope someone spots it far away and that it adds to our knowledge of monarch travels. On the lake at the WRI, the loon chicks are nearly the size of the adults. Their down is gone. A male mallard in eclipse plumage flew by looking like a female except for the plain bill that lacks the black blotches of a female bill. A great day with bears and a great group. Thank you for all you do. Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center All photos taken today unless otherwise noted.
21 Insanely Clever Hacks Every Woman Should Know Ladies, our lives are hard. Anything we can do to save some time here and there or make life easier in anyway is always welcome. So we’ve compiled a great collection of sanity savers that belong in every lady’s life ASAP. We’re pretty sure you’ll quickly fall in love with many of these handy tricks and tips. 1. Upgrade Your Worn-Out Heels Don’t throw out last season’s pair instead upgrade them with fabric. 2. Your flat iron is perfect for quick jobs or when you’re in a pinch. 3. 4. 5. Save those shower caps. 6. Add a rubber band to those smooth tops that are hard to open! 7. Apllying a coat of clear polish will keep your rings from turning your fingers green. 8. For gorgeous curls twist your flat iron rather than running it straight down. 9. Apply some clear polish to keep your buttons from popping off. 10. Use a tictac or similar container for controlling your bobby pins. 11. Don’t buy a sweater stone a disposable razor works just as well. 12. 13. 14. No more awkward fidgeting. 15. 16. 17.
9 reasons Shropshire is the best place to spend Christmas Surrounded by glorious countryside yet accessible from pretty much anywhere, Shropshire has it all. Here are nine reasons why the ‘shire is the best place to be this Christmas. 1. If you fancy getting out of the house on Christmas morning then don your best deerstalker and join in with the Ludlow Christmas Tweed Ride, an annual event in which people dress in retro clothing and head off on their bikes for a festive jaunt. 2. Beautiful at any time of the year, the Ironbridge Gorge truly comes to life at Christmas. 3. Part of the Ironbridge collection of museums, Blists Hill is a living exhibit, recreating life in Victorian times. 4. Every Boxing Day, hundreds of people take part in a charity fell race that begins at the Stiperstones pub up to the Devil’s Chair and back down again. 5. 6. Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn prides itself on its annual panto, which is always good old-fashioned fun. 7. 8. 9. The 1984 version of A Christmas Carol with George C.
Britain's 10 most popular homes have 60 bedrooms between them and are worth £75million The top ten most viewed properties on one website are worth a staggering £75 million between them. There must be some buyers with very deep pockets if they want to snap up any of these vast homes. Half of the 10 most viewed properties on Zoopla last month have six bedrooms or more. Many boast a range of expensive features such as orangeries, bowling alleys, swimming pools and even a private golf course. Most viewed in January was a six bedroom detached luxury home in the leafy suburb of Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. With its own wine room and orangery, plus staff accommodation, this property racked up an impressive 86,000 views in the last 30 days. At an eye-watering £20m, an 11 bedroom mansion in London’s much sought-after borough of Barnet came in at the most expensive on the list, followed closely by a brand new £16.8m mansion just a few hundred metres down the road. They're not all flash though. Have a look at the full list below. Ten most view properties in January Zoopla Steve Stephens
Holly, Foods, and Loons -UPDATE August 15, 2015 Loon spreading its wings - 8-10-15Holly dug what could be the beginnings of a den today. That reminded me about June digging a den on July 19, 2004 where she would gave birth to Pete and George six months later. Holly with dirt on her faceFollowing last month’s low precipitation (31% below average), bear foods have declined. A hungry herring gull is tapping on the window. During the pontoon ride with the last Bear Course group (August 10), we watched the loon family feed their two chicks. Last night I said no one saw Juliet after we removed her radio-collar on June 28, 2014. Yesterday, a resident saw one of the two motherless cubs try to join Shadow and her little cub and get rebuffed by Shadow. Thank you for all you do. Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center All photos taken today unless otherwise noted.
Moss Graffiti The Coolest DIY Project Ever Contemporary artists have discovered that street art is not only beautiful to look at, but that it can also be soft and smooth to the touch. Moss graffiti is eco-friendly as it doesn’t use any aerosols; what the “painting” needs is just a dash of water to thrive. Here is a recipe for how to make your own moss graffiti. Just bear in mind that choosing the right space for street art is very important too, as, in any case, vandalism is a crime. To get started you’ll need: 3 cups of moss (washed, clean of soil) 2 cups of buttermilk or 2 cups of yogurt (should be plain yogurt) 2 cups of water or beer 1/2 tsp of sugar corn syrup (optional) a blender that you probably don’t want to use other than for this More info: wikihow Image credits: Jaime Rojo (artist Hugo Rojas) Image credits: Anna Garforth