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About Seongsan Ilchulbong from the Air, Jeju

Seongsan Ilchulbong, the "Sunrise Peak", rose from the sea about 5,000 years ago, when hot magma met seawater and exploded in a shower of ash. The ash built a tuff cone 182 metres high with a wide, bowl-shaped crater, joined to the rest of Jeju Island only by a narrow strip of land. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes", and Jeju was named one of the New7Wonders of Nature in 2011. From the air, as here, you can see the green crater, the steep cliffs and the town of Seongsan behind.

Puzzle tip: the green crater and the white surf around it are clear to find; the deep blue sea is best left for last.

Location
South Korea, Asia
Theme
Nature