5 ALIEN Places on Earth HD

From the strange Danakil Depression, to the most out of this world location; These are 5 ALIEN Places on Earth ! 5. Danakil Depression What appears to be the surface of an alien plant is actually the site of a crater from a volcanic explosion millions of years ago! The unearthly setting is caused from hot springs sulphur, salt, iron oxide and other minerals. If you came here it would almost look as if you’ve landed in a galaxy far far away. Other small pools contain toxic chemicals but in the end it’s become quite colorful as you can tell from this photo. A moon in our galaxy that some claim could host alien life, contains large deposits of sulphur dioxide. After taking a look at satellite images of io and landscapes of the Danakil Depression, you can imagine that io would look like this as well. National Geographic has called this alien place, the cruelest place on earth and it’s found 328 feet below sea level. Ethiopia is already a difficult place to live and then you add places like Dallol to the mix and you wonder how anyone can actually survive here! With an average high of 121 degrees in July, people who come to this region just want to get a few things and get the heck out! There used to be a settlement in this location but it was abandoned after mining a few tons of salt.The landscapes of this place are like something from an entirely different world. The Dallol sulphur springs emit a horrendous odor and make up part of Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression. Possibly the lowest and hottest place on earth, the water below the earth is extremely salty, toxic and hot. You can probably make a trip here to check it out but don’t plan on staying long! Jupiter’s moon Io is said to be active with many volcanos and if we look here, there seems to molten, bubbling sulphuric deposits just about everywhere you go. If there’s anywhere on earth that doesn’t seem like it belongs here, it’s got to be the Danakil Depression. What makes this place even more alien like is that researchers were able to find extremophiles that live in these harsh conditions, suggestion that there could be life out there, somewhere. 4. Cave of Crystals Superman, one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, is technically an alien, since he came from the planet Krypton. In the comics, his iconic Fortress of Solitude, which is located in the Arctic, provides a safe haven for him and his super friends. Depicted as a large cavern, filled with enormous crystals from end to end, the design for this fictional location is one that bases itself far from reality. Fortunately for us, there is a real life counterpart that even a kryptonian would be proud of. Located in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico, lies Cueva de los Cristales, or cave of the crystals. This limestone cavity is covered in awesome crystals that are said to be some of the largest natural crystals ever found. These massive pillars are made of selenite and can weigh up to 55 tons. The breathtaking site was discovered in the