Ball's Pyramid

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Ball's Pyramid

This barren sea spire is home to the world's rarest insect

The remnants of a massive volcano, Ball's Pyramid juts 1,843 feet out of the Pacific Ocean. Discovered in 1788, the barren, rocky spire was thought to be devoid of life until 2001 when a group of... »

Natural Wonders, Anomalous Islands, Geological Oddities, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Dylan, Josh and 2 others

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