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Over the next two years, a team of scientists will try to inject carbon dioxide--charged water into the basalt beneath the ground through boreholes drilled by a nearby geothermal energy plant. The CO2 will, in theory, react with the porous rock and form a stable mineral that could remain in the rock for millions of years. If they're right, Iceland could not only render itself carbon neutral but also give the world a means of protection from the effects of CO2 emissions until they can be reduced...
...Site, pictured, 3 km east of Bushmills, boasts a stunning cliff walk and a series of uniquely shaped rock formations from way back when molten lava met the cooling seawater. See if you can spot the Camel, the Granny, the Giant's Boot and the Wishing Chair. The polygonal basalt columns are perfect for a midafternoon seaside scramble...
...Site, pictured, 3 km east of Bushmills, boasts a stunning cliff walk and a series of uniquely shaped rock formations from way back when molten lava met the cooling seawater. See if you can spot the Camel, the Granny, the Giant's Boot and the Wishing Chair. The polygonal basalt columns are perfect for a midafternoon seaside scramble. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Once an even shakier bridge used by salmon fishermen to access a tiny island they used as a fishery, the now tourist-safe bridge, less than a kilometer from the harbor of Ballintoy, is a thrilling...
...Bundu Adventures, www.bunduadventures.co.za, and Zambezi Safari and Travel, www.zambezi.com, have added river boarding to the list of extreme sports on offer. Adrenaline junkies launch themselves 26 km down the Zambezi, through the winding basalt canyons of the Batoka Gorge, with no more than a wetsuit, helmet, lifejacket, fins and a body board with wrist leash. It's an irresistible challenge for river-boarding fanatics: a torrent of such force that it generates enough hydroelectricity to power both Zimbabwe and neighboring Zambia. Expert guides lead river boarders into violent Class IV and V rapids with dangerous drops and irregular currents...
...Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder the list of extreme sports on offer. Adrenaline junkies launch themselves 26 km down the Zambezi, through the winding basalt canyons of the Batoka Gorge, with no more than a wetsuit, helmet, lifejacket, fins and a body board with wrist leash. It's an irresistible challenge for river-boarding fanatics: a torrent of such force that it generates enough hydroelectricity to power both Zimbabwe and neighboring Zambia. Expert guides lead...