Bridges Only The Bravest Would Dare To Cross.

 There are bridges all over the world, some old, some well-built, some improvised using whatever would fit the bill and on hand. All the bridges have the same goal, which is to connect two points above the void. Some bridges are the only means of access, and it takes a good deal of courage to cross them.

With steep inclines, frightening heights, these are some of the most dangerous bridges in the world.

1- HUSSAINI HANGING BRIDGE, PAKISTAN

The Hussaini Bridge is often regarded as the most dangerous bridge in the world to walk across.

The Hussaini Hanging Bridge is in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan, hanging at a height of 2,600 m (100 ft) and is 194 m (635 ft) long.

The bridge was constructed between 1966 and 1977 to serve the villages around the Hunza valley but has become a tourist attraction.

It was built by the residents of the village using ropes and planks from the surrounding area after the previous bridge washed away in a flood.

The stability of this suspension bridge is questionable, and there are numerous spaces on the bridge’s floor, making it unsafe to walk on while crossing the Hunza River.

2- LIVING ROOT BRIDGES OF MEGHALAYA, INDIA

The Living Root Bridges, commonly found in the Indian state of Meghalaya, are a unique type of bridge formed by tree shaping.

They are made from the aerial roots of the Indian rubber tree by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes, who reside on both sides of the river.

The roots of these trees are wrapped around a framework of bamboo or palm stems and guided across the river, where they are placed into the earth.

Living root bridges can grow to be over 20 m (66 ft) long and are unsafe to walk on due to their slippery nature, yet they are stable constructions that last a long time thanks to the regenerating ability of the trees.

3- HANGING BRIDGE OF GHASA, NEPAL

The Ghasa Hanging Bridge is a long suspension bridge in the town of Ghasa, Nepal.

The 443-ft (135 m) high and 1,128-ft (343 m) long bridge is mostly used to transport animals from one side to the other.

The primary purpose of the bridge was to reduce traffic congestion caused by livestock on the highways.

4- U BEIN BRIDGE, MYANMAR

The bridge, which was built in 1851, has 1,086 teakwood pillars that extend out into the lake and is considered the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.

Although the bridge is largely intact, the teakwood pillars are steadily decaying, and there are fears that it will collapse one day if repairs are not made.

Despite the deteriorating state of this bridge, it is an awesome sight when the sun sets behind it and casts its golden light over the lake.

5- MONKEY BRIDGES, VIETNAM

Monkey bridges are a unique type of bridge found in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.

The bridges are made of one piece of bamboo log with only one railing for support and are built by the residents of the surrounding area.

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Most Radioactive Places on Earth

 Exposure to radiation is a part of everyday life. Just going outside exposes you to low levels of ionizing radiation from the sun, and you can't even eat some foods without 'exposure' to radiation (albeit in tiny quantities).
But you should probably thank your lucky stars that you don't live anywhere near any of these most radioactive places on the planet.

And so, without further ado, here are some of the world's most radioactive places. The following list is in no particular order and is not exhaustive.

1. Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant, Japan is one of the world's most radioactive places

 When a 9.1 magnitude earthquake caused a tsunami in 2011, it overwhelmed the existing safety features of the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant and caused the worst nuclear power plant disaster since Chernobyl.

Although the plant did survive the initial earthquake, the resulting tsunami was more than twice as powerful as the plant was designed to tolerate. This event caused the plant's seawater pumps — designed to keep the reactors cool during the shutdown — to fail.

This led to the plant's three reactors leaking radioactive material as well as spillovers of the plant's contaminated wastewater — all escaping into the Pacific Ocean.

The nuclear plant was completely shut down, but massive amounts of radioactive waste still spilled into the environment. It is estimated that it will take four decades to completely decommission the power plant.

2. Chernobyl, Pripyat, Ukraine is also pretty radiated

In April of 1986 one of the worst, and most famous, catastrophic nuclear power plant accidents shocked the world. The event occurred during a late-night safety test at the plant that was meant to simulate a station power-failure.

This led to the actual deactivation of the plant's actual safety systems, leading to a massive steam explosion and an open-air graphite fire. The fire sent plumes of radioactive materials high into the atmosphere, creating dangerous fallout across the USSR and parts of Europe.

It is estimated that over five million people in the former USSR alone were exposed to radiation, and there have been higher than normal rates of some cancers and other diseases in this group, on top of the high death rates in those charged with cleaning up the site. Today the site immediately surrounding the former plant remains one of the most radioactive places in the world.

3. The Polygon, Semiplataninsk, Kazakhstan is another radiation polluted area

You might not have heard of this one, but it is one of the most radioactive places in the world. The Polygon was used by the Soviet Union as one of their main nuclear weapon testing sites during the Cold War.

It has been estimated that around 450 nuclear tests occurred here between 1949 and 1989. The full impact of radiation exposure on nearby residents was hidden for many years by Soviet authorities and has only come to light since the test site closed in 1991.

4. Another radiation zone to avoid is the Hanford Site, Washington, USA

The Hanford Site in Washington, USA is another of the world's most radioactive places in the world. During the Cold War, it was the United States' main Plutonium production facility for their nuclear weapon arsenal.

Plutonium for around 60,000 nuclear weapons was produced here, including the batch used in the "Fat Man" bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. Although decommissioned, it still holds around 60% of the high-level radioactive waste (by volume), it's currently managed by the US Department of Energy.

The vast majority of the production waste has been buried underground, but large areas of groundwater have since become contaminated.

5. The Siberian Chemical Combine, Seversk, Russia is another place with high levels of radiation

The Siberian Chemical Combine is a nuclear production facility in Seversk, Russia. It was one of the production facilities used to produce weapon-grade nuclear products for the Soviet nuclear weapons program.

After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the facility stopped production of Plutonium and highly enriched Uranium, and is today a major site for the storage and handling of weapons-grade nuclear materials.

Today, the facility supplies Russia's low-enriched uranium fuel needs and enriches reprocessed uranium for foreign customers. It is also one of the largest sites for the storage of low and intermediate level nuclear wastes stored via deep-well injection.

6. Zapadnyi Mining and Chemical Combine, Mailuu-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

Mailuu-Suu in Kyrgyzstan, unlike other sites on this list, was neither a nuclear testing facility, production facility, or power station, but rather a rich source of uranium.

Throughout the Cold War, a large mining operation was set up by the Soviet Union, and large amounts of Uranium ore were excavated from the area. Heavily contaminated waste mining products were buried around the excavated areas, but significant amounts were left above ground.

The region is also prone to seismic activity, and any disruption of the containment could expose the material or cause some of the waste to seep into rivers, contaminating water used by hundreds of thousands of people.

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Did You Know About These Dangerous Lakes?

The wind, the water, a picnic by the lake, jumping in on a hot, summer day. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But no matter where your next lake getaway is, be cautious not to jump into one of these five most dangerous lakes in the world. 

1. Lake Kivu - Republic of Congo, Africa

If there is any type of volcanic activity, even the lightest of earthquakes can cause the lake to explode killing millions of people nearby. The explosions occur due to high levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the water.

2. Lake Nyos - Cameroon Africa

Concentrated carbon dioxide took the lives of 1,746 people and animal livestock living in a nearby village. The gas travelled through the water in high concentrations killing people and animals on the spot. If the concentration remains under 15% it would cause a person to become briefly unconscious. This is one of the most dangerous volcanic lakes in the world.

3. Lake Natron - Tanzania Africa

Red Water lake with an extremely high ph so high in alkalinity that it can calcify animals and humans into stone. It has the capabilities to burn skin and eyes. Despite its danger to most animals and birds, it happens to be a breeding ground for flamingos as they breed on the salty caustic water.

4. Lake Michigan - USA

This beautiful lake is wonderful to look at, but when you get in, it is known for its spontaneous currents that can carry people far from the shore.

5. Boiling Lake - Dominica

As the name suggests, this lake is boiling hot. The temperature of the water is 92°C. It's forbidden to swim in the lake as it can boil you alive. The lake is positioned in a volcano crater which is why the water is constantly heated.

6.Frying Pan Lake, New Zealand

I mean, with a name like that, who in their right mind would think, "man, this seems like a good place to go for a relaxing swim?" Located in New Zealand’s Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, as you might have guessed, this lake gets pretty hot.

So hot in fact, it remains heated to temperatures around 113 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit (45 to 55 degrees C), so it's not exactly the most welcoming hot springs in the world. However, Frying Pan Lake is the largest, and is located in a portion of a volcanic crater known as Echo Crater. The lake itself covers more than 400,000 square feet (38,000 square meters). The lake itself is ordinarily just 18 feet (5.5 meters) deep but can go down as far as 60 feet (18 meters) at vents.

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Most Dangerous Hiking Trails In The World.

 Are you a hiking enthusiast that likes to hike to the limits? Maybe you’d just like to watch the amazing pictures while letting others take the risks instead.

If you look around in the world, it’s completely filled with incredible views that we find absolutely stunning. Quite often, we are drawn to these places and hope that there’s a hiking trail for us to get there. However, sometimes that trial can be quite dangerous.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS IN DANGEROUS PLACES

The two are often linked together: spectacular views and dangerous places. Lots of hiking enthusiasts go to remote locations, rough terrain and overcome major challenges. To get there sometimes takes a lot of courage to face the dangerous man-made hiking trails. These trails are not meant for the beginner hiker and definitely not for those for the feint of heart.

The dangers that we’re speaking of are:

• Wooden planks suspended thousands of feet in the air
• Chains hanging from the side of a cliff
• Narrow steps the width of one foot width
• Bridges that swing while crossing
• Wooden Ladders that are miles high with squeaky nails
• Locations that are filled with dangerous wildlife

With those in mind, take a look at these trails!

THE MOST DANGEROUS HIKING TRAILS IN THE WORLD

1. Angel’s Landing, Utah

Why So Dangerous: This is a short hike that attracts a lot of people. The number of hikers can lead to traffic jams at the upper point. The route starts with a narrow sandstone ridge with steep drop-offs. During the final ascent is a steep stone staircase. The path is just wide enough for one person. If a hiker decides to pass, they’ll be scurried over the edge. Be careful when passing! The National Park Service states that at least 5 people have fallen to their death but it doesn’t include the number of people who have fallen and have been rescued.

2. Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

Why So Dangerous: More than 72 people fell victim to this hike up Mount Pinatubo’s crater lake. The last eruption was second largest recorded this century planting 15 million tons of sulfur gas onto the mountain. The hike is quite easy but the dangerous part is the volcano’s tendency to blow up again.

3. El Caminito del Rey, Spain

Why So Dangerous: The two mile trail is built on a steel path over 100 years ago. The trail was originally constructed for works to maintain a hydroelectric plant. However, over time it opened up to the public to become one of the go to dangerous hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts.

4. Mount Hua Shan, China

Why So Dangerous: As history has reported, this mountain is home to pilgrims who climb to the temples at the summit. The trek contains vertical stairways, plank trails, and iron chains. Considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world and at one point, the planks disappear and hikers must use small divots carved into the rocks to keep going.

5. Via Ferrata, Italy and Austria

Why So Dangerous: Via Ferrata (Italian for “iron way”) was scaled originally by the Europeans in the 15th century. The ladders and route was used back in World War 1 by troops. The hiking trail is well maintained with cables, ropes, wooden walkways, and suspension bridges. Your life depends on safety hinges snapping into a specialized carabiner setup (called a ferrata set). The dangerous parts of the hike include the rock faces and the tall ledges that you have to scale to complete the hike.

6. The Maze, Canyonlands, Utah

Why So Dangerous: Located in the Canyonlands National Park and receives around 2,000 visitors per year. The red rock labyrinth known as the Maze is full of dead ends. It’s very prone to flash floods and dangerous rockfalls. The danger can not be over emphasized and visitors must use extreme caution, communication and extreme caution.

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Dangerous Tourist Places in the World

 Heights and underwater expeditions don't make one a daredevil. Visiting some of the most dangerous places in the world is what gives you the title. But that doesn't mean we're waging a challenge your way. We are just giving you some interesting information about some of the most dangerous places to visit in the world. From churches perched on narrowly-sculpted mountain rocks to get a whiff of what the end of the world means, there are plenty of dangerous tourist destinations that you should check out. Maybe not travel to all of them but definitely learn a bit more about their existence and what makes them dangerous! Find below, a list of some of the most dangerous places in the world

Adrenaline junkies, grab your passports because there's nothing relaxing about these vacation spots.

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1.Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

The 5,000-foot climb to the top of Half Dome is the most strenuous of Yosemite Valley’s day hikes, and it’s the last 400 feet that are the most dangerous. It’s a near-vertical climb, and while there are ladder-like metal cables to help you reach the summit without rock climbing equipment, falling off them could be deadly. And let’s not forget that Half Dome is basically a huge lightning rod, and in 1985, lightning struck five friends on the park’s tallest granite peak, killing two and injuring three.

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2.Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

With breathtaking views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, the Cliffs of Moher is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. However, it’s also one of the most dangerous, and one misstep at the edge could result in a 700-foot tumble into the Atlantic. The safest way to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the cliffs is from the official path or one of three viewing platforms. Here are more epic vacation destinations for adrenaline junkies.

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3.Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain

Thousands of thrill-seekers make the journey to Pamplona each year to run with the bulls. Amazingly, only 16 people have been fatally gored at the Spanish festival since 1910, according to the Running of the Bulls’ site. Injuries by goring or being trampled by other runners are more likely but, luckily, still slim. To put that into perspective, FiveThirtyEight reports that you have the same chance of having an unproduced screenplay turned into a feature film as getting injured while running with the bulls.

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4.Mount Everest, Nepal

Visiting Mount Everest might not be on your bucket list, but the tallest mountain in the world attracts around 1,200 climbers each year. However, only about half ever reach the summit, and a few will die trying, according to the New York Times. Five deaths occurred in early 2018, bringing the total number of people known to have died on Everest, as of mid-2018, to nearly 300. Causes of death on Everest include everything from subfreezing temperatures and the high altitude to falls and other health problems. You’re probably better off traveling to these other most remote places on Earth instead.

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5.Devil’s Pool, Zambia

During the drier months of the year, the Zambezi River’s levels drop substantially to reveal the ultimate infinity pool at the edge of Victoria Falls, the world’s highest waterfall. However, you should only dare to take a dip in Devil’s Pool from mid-August to mid-January. Outside of those months, Zambia tourism warns “anyone foolish enough to enter the waters would be instantly swept to their deaths.”

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Trift Bridge, Switzerland

Believe it or not, the Trift Bridge in the Swiss Alps is much safer than it looks. This modern bridge, modeled after Nepalese three-rope bridges, was built in 2009 with sturdy steel and wood. Still, acrophobes will likely want to avoid it. At 300 feet high and 560 feet long, the Trift Bridge is one of the longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridges in the Alps, requiring three cable car rides to reach it.

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Bermuda Triangle Stories 2022: Myth Or Reality?

 

What is the Bermuda Triangle?

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most dangerous and mysterious region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean in which ships, planes, and people are alleged to have mysteriously vanished.

Mystery around the notorious Bermuda Triangle continues to intrigue scientists as well as regular people. There are numerous theories and possibilities surrounding it, but no concrete conclusions that unravel the secret behind the weird disappearances of flights and ships passing the Triangle’s territory. If you are among those who have just faintly heard of it, read on as we dig deeper into the its strangest Bermuda triangle stories and occurrences.

The term Bermuda Triangle was coined by Vincent H Gaddis in 1964. He wrote an article on the strange pattern of disappearances in the Triangle. Once an unnamed area in North Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda Triangle and its stories became a rage in 1970s. Many pilots and sea-navigators came forward to share the tales of mishappenings and accounts of loss. Many such Bermuda Triangle stories were found to be fake, created in order to gain publicity, while others were backed with solid proofs.

In fact, its first written account is in the journal of the famous sea-explorer, Christopher Columbus in
the 15th century. He mentioned in his journal that his compass went berserk once they touched an unseen boundary between Florida and Puerto Rico. Since then, there have been many stories doing the rounds, and to cut it all short, here’s all you need to know to raise and settle the curiosity about the infamous Triangle.

Most Dangerous Places for Ice Climbing

 

Most dangerous places for ice climbing-

1. “Wolverine”: Helmcken Falls Spray Cave, British Columbia, Canada

The 450 feet tall Helmcken Falls are strongly perceived to be the toughest, certainly among the most dangerous, ice climbs in the world. That’s why they’ve earned their nickname – “Wolverine.” You can always count on the climbing to be steep and hard. If you dare, go near the 100 feet dee ice hole. Imagine this along the ice spray and 6 feet icicles and you can understand why professionals are looking for ways go around the Wolverine.

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2. Rjukan, Norway

Climbers all over the world go to Rjukan every year. Cold weather due to high pressure systems contribute to the development of some beautiful frozen waterfalls which are often several meters thick. The best time to go is in February and the worst in March, when the temperatures rise and some of the ice begins to melt, and in December when the wind is too strong. Lipton is the areas' most challenging icefall. There are no guarantees of decent ice climbing conditions.

3. Canadian Rockies

Most routes are long and difficult. The mountain has some of the most beautiful waterfall ice routes, too. Because of the region’s wide range of easy to difficult (and extreme and dangerous), the Canadian Rockies are viewed as the “mecca” for expert ice climbers and beginners. Glaciers, icefalls and ice walls are seem boundless. There are more than 100 ice climbing routes in Jasper and Banff national parks.

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4. Annapurna, Nepal

Still, more than 40 percent of the people who attempts to climb this mountain die. Ice walls are everywhere and they collapse all the time. Rocks fall too. Many people can’t handle the altitude, some die. An ice climb there is accompanies by heavy snow and freezing winds.

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5. Cerro Torre, Southern Patagonian Ice Field in South America

This is probably the hardest low altitude climb in the world. It’s a lot more technical than other climbs and the weather conditions are almost always bad. Ice avalanches are a given. You are climbing a vertical mile of ice sheet, topped with more ice. There are few clear days that make the climbing easier. Getting to the summit requires ice climbing. Whirling storm clouds are the usual environment.

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6. Iceberg climbing in the North Atlantic

You are not likely to find an experienced climber who will recommend climbing icebergs. It is totally dreamlike to have an ice ax be the only thing separating you from lethal 30-degree water beneath you. If you are really seeking places to climb that are more unpredictable and where the ice is more slashing, choose icebergs.

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7. Kandersteg, Switzerland

Kandersteg is one of the world’s most famous ice-climbing locations. Ice climbing in Europe doesn’t get a lot more difficult than there. Kandersteg has a lot of terrains, some of which is relatively easy. But the difficult ones are not to be underestimated. The ice festival the mountain hosts every year is known as “the European meet of ice enthusiasts.” The challenging climbs are in the Gastern valley and at the Oeschinen lake.

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8. Nanga Parbat, Pakistan

This is the “Man Eater” mountain. Its name translates to Mount Black. Its chilling, but deserved, reputation is due to the enormous rocky heights. The mountain is simply rocks and ice. Avalanches are common. People have died from exhaustion, among many other causes such as altitude sickness (more than 26,000 feet), hypothermia, and frostbite. Just over 260 people have attempted to climb the mountain, 61 of them have died.

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9. Mount Washington, New Hampshire, U.S.

If you expect a mountain that is more than 6,000 feet to be easy, look for anything but winter sports as your hobby. The weather changes fast and all the time and ice and snow is everlasting in many parts of the mountain. More than 100 people have died trying to conquer the icy slopes. It gets under -40 degrees sometimes and strong winds make the conditions even worse.

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10. Makalu on the border between Nepal and China

Ice climbing on the fifth tallest mountain in the world is no easy matter. Far away from the common tourist treks and climbs, for decades only few teams have even tried it. Makalu is one of the harder mountains that go more than 8,000 feet and is considered one of the most difficult mountains to climb ever because of its steep pitches and knife-edged ends.