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Top 10 Grand Canyons

Canyons (ocasionally known cañon or gorge) are true unsual natural wonders. Seen from above, they are impressive, but walk down into a canyon to discover the true hidden world. Some are carved by rivers, above ground, exposing cliffs of sandstone or granite, some, the "submarine canyons" are underwater, at the mouth of rivers. Some are built through a geological or tectonical uplifts and some are rifts between moutains, carving the landscape deep, creating fairytale like scenes.
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

This well-known and frequently visited U.S. National Park runs a mile deep, averages 10 miles wide and was carved out over the past 6 million years.
Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon

Carved from the Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millenniums, this is one of the most breathtaking places on earth.
Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend

This horse shaped canyon is just another one of mother nature's wonders.

Sumidero Canyon

Sumidero Canyon

Grijalva River is responsible for creating this spectacular canyon, Sumidero, which must not be missed.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

The first large canyon on the Yellowstone River, 900 feet deep (275 m) and a half mile (0.8 km) wide.
Havasu Canyon

Havasu Canyon

It is actually a side branch of the Grand Canyon, where turquoise water pools and world class cascades form an extraordinary setting.
Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Valley is an area of astounding scenic beauty, with giant terraces and a depth of 3140 metres.

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Carved out of vast sedimentary rock deposits, this landscape of canyons and deep river gorges has remarkable natural features that are part of a unique desert ecosystem.
Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

This is not a typical canyon, as it is not carved by a river, but by freeze-thaw cycles. Still, it is called a canyon.

Verdon Gorge

Verdon Gorge

It is considered to be Europe's most beautiful canyon, and is very popular due to its proximity to the French Riviera.

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