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Gandoku t1_jd8f636 wrote

I was looking up how these rock formations were formed and found:

> The cliffs were once part of an ancient coral reef that covered most of Southeast Asia during the time when the earth’s oceans were hundreds of feet higher than they are today. Millions of years passed and cliffs remained standing, towering like magnificent rock giants.

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Nole_in_ATX t1_jd9frvr wrote

The notion that the oceans were once hundreds of feet higher than they are right now is fucking terrifying

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oddible t1_jda7vno wrote

Don't worry, global warming will bring them back.

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Cambrianish t1_jdal0lu wrote

Lol no

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More-Nois t1_jd8s4g3 wrote

Thank you! I was wondering that. Fascinating.

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ReallyFnCleverName t1_jd9apb4 wrote

There's many examples of this around the world that people don't realize. Another one would be El Capitan in Texas.

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fooob t1_jdb5zvc wrote

Isn't el Capitan in Yosemite? There's another one?

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W_Anderson t1_jda2lqc wrote

I was just thinking of El Cap!!! It was one of my favorite hikes on a cross country trip.

I hiked it at night and watched the sun come up over the high plains…then hiked down and drove back to Florida.

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TheresANewPharoah t1_jdbkkg1 wrote

Eh…. There’s also uplift happening because of the subduction zone. It’s not JUST sea level decline.

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Musk-Order66 t1_jdap7te wrote

Wait so if those are from a coral reef… that’s a fossil?!

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Gandoku t1_jdaqkai wrote

I think not exactly? But I'm not sure. This website explains it pretty well imo: https://www.paddleasia.com/karst-topography.htm

I'm not a geologist or anything but summarizing some of the info, Coral Polyps deposited the lime that turned into limestone ~100 million years ago. Halfway down that page is a photo of how the bottoms are more narrow than the tops on some formations as the sea levels went down and carved them out

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JimJohnes t1_jdavgk5 wrote

It's not only coral reef, it was bottom of an ocean so it's everything that had calcium- and silica-based skeletal structure, including plankton and mollusks. All limestone and chalk is made of fossils, just not in intact state.

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Elgin-Franklin t1_jdb18we wrote

The whole thing isn't a single fossil, but it is made of fossilised corals, shells, and carbonate minerals that are deposited in between them as mud.

If you can get yourself to any limestone outcrop near you there's a good chance you'll find fossils in them

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JimJohnes t1_jdaxqlg wrote

This is so called buttes, limestone remnants that are more errosion resistant than rock around them that weathered away.

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suburbanchiwriter t1_jd7q3l0 wrote

Truly a beautiful landscape.

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Donttouchmek t1_jd8hwpe wrote

Wow. This is just amazing isn't it? I Never think that places like this exist in our world..

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eMan117 t1_jd8b8z7 wrote

Nice try OP, that's clearly the land where the dinosaurs live in DBZ. Can't fool me

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SuccessfullyLoggedIn t1_jd8a9bg wrote

Thailand definitely on that bucket list

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Bosco_is_a_prick t1_jd98pt2 wrote

It's a brilliant place to visit. The tourism industry is so well developed. It really easy to get around and find things to do. The food is amazing as well.

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natedrake102 t1_jdabse7 wrote

Yeah I just went with my girlfriend and it was cheap to stay and eat. Incredible street food. I was impressed by how clean Bangkok was too.

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Moonrak3r t1_jd9gwbk wrote

I spent a few months there awhile back and really loved it. It’s beautiful. The food is delicious. Everything is inexpensive.

I’ve traveled a lot, and many places check those same boxes, but something that stood out to me is that Thai people are generally extremely friendly and down to earth. They seem to welcome foreigners and the chance to get to know new people, enjoy practicing English with visitors, have patience with you when you attempt to speak Thai to them, show you their culture, etc. I assume that Buddhism being the prominent spiritual mindset there has a big influence on that.

If you do end up going, and end up making friends with Thai folks, don’t try to pay for their meals. One of the most awkward moments I can remember from my time there was trying to pick up a dinner bill. It’s culturally important for them to feed their guests… I tried to grab the bill and pay as a gesture of appreciation for them welcoming me in, and every single Thai person almost jumped out of their seat to stop me from paying.

Anyway: awesome place, I highly recommend it.

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dontstopbelievingman t1_jdarkbb wrote

This is how I felt as well.

I just came back recently, and I have been to a couple of places in South East Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore) but out of all of them I felt Thailand had the kindest people. Not to say that the other countries did not have kind people, but the consistency was there in Thailand.

So would definitely go again.

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minor_details t1_jd9mtwx wrote

I've always wanted to go to Thailand and this has really helped cement that idea for me- I'm paycheck to paycheck right now but I have a passport, duo lingo, and an appreciation of buddhism, so someday I hope to save up enough to travel there. it looks beautiful but the way you describe the people is just lovely.

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evert198201 t1_jdak9am wrote

Don't wait to long! At some point just book that ticket

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Dust2Boss t1_jd90ibx wrote

1000% would recommend, it's an amazing place

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SuccessfullyLoggedIn t1_jdadr79 wrote

On one of my legs back from Egypt, a crewmember and I were were chatting it up and she would not stop raving about Cambodia, it's definitely on there!

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crankyape1534 t1_jd7vmlr wrote

It’s heaven or part of it

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Captain_Waffle t1_jd8mcoy wrote

Heaven is a place on earth

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Glamdring804 t1_jd99aes wrote

Oooh baby don't you know what that's worth?

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Nole_in_ATX t1_jd9fzqt wrote

What do they say about heaven? Oh yeah that’s right. Love comes first.

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rick-james-biatch t1_jd8ltyy wrote

Awesome photo! I lived near here for about 4 years (in a town called Khao Lak - but the entire region is called Phang-Nga). We used to go here fairly regularly, it's such a cool landscape but we never saw it from above like this. Thanks for sharing!

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[deleted] t1_jd8uzs1 wrote

I'm assuming it's a drone shot here right? Not a view point?

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rick-james-biatch t1_jd9aapz wrote

I'm guessing it is a drone. Either that or OP is one heck of a climber. Not impossible as Krabi (known for excellent climbing/climbers) is nearby. But drone is more likely.

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Cannabat t1_jd9no7n wrote

Dive instructor or Thai?

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rick-james-biatch t1_jda15qt wrote

Dive Instructor/Shop Manager

you?

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Cannabat t1_jdceivb wrote

Cool!

No diving for me - ruptured eardrum from being stupid freediving - but my partner has done a liveaboard or two with Sea Dragon.

We’ve also stopped by a number of times on the way to ranong/mu ko surin/ko phayam. Love the andaman side :)

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rick-james-biatch t1_jdcjzfz wrote

Freediving is awesome, but yeah, I tend to hurt my ears way more often freediving than with tanks.

Sea Dragon is a cool shop. Both my neighbors worked there. I was at BigBlue for most of my time there, but got recruited by Wicked for my last season.

Yes, the Andaman side has a lot to offer. Khao Sok rainforest was right in our backyard. I was seasonal, but I had some friends stay year-round, and just surfed through the rainy season.

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Cannabat t1_jdty7rq wrote

When were you instructing/managing? Any particular reason you’re not doing that still?

I was in the country when covid hit and eventually made my way back to my home country. Eager to visit again.

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rick-james-biatch t1_jduhklk wrote

I left in 2011.

I'd just turned 40, realized I'd planned to go to Thailand for 1 year and had already stayed for 8. Also realized I had no savings and if I did diving for another decade, I'd still be broke and my body would likely give out at some point. Was mulling all that over, and then my wife and I just decided over lunch one day that it was time to do something new, and that was that. We were gone two month later.

Covid hit that country hard financially. I have a lot of friends still there. Most live paycheck to paycheck, and when the divers stopped coming, it hurt. They're a tight community tho, and they helped each other out a lot. Most of the dive shops let staff sleep in the empty rooms, and everyone pitched in for food.

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xpatmatt t1_jdaltuk wrote

How was Khao Lak? I'm in Phuket now but have thought of moving up there for the surf and relative less touristy-ness.

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auxaperture t1_jdaqpkl wrote

Khao Lak is awesome, and a short drive to Khao Sok which is STUNNING, the lake at the dam is a sight to behold. Source: I live in Phuket and love travelling north

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xpatmatt t1_jdat0qn wrote

Do you know how the expat scene is up there? I'm guessing a bit smaller and more laid back.

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rick-james-biatch t1_jdcp692 wrote

Its def a lot less touristy than Phuket. There is a surf shop in Bang Niang - which is one 'town' north of Khao Lak. I think the surf starts picking up about this time of year (April-ish). There is an expat scene, but it's mostly divers. Most know each other from working together. There used to be a bar called the Happy Snapper where most could be found, but I believe it's closed down now. Not sure where the new expat hangout is, but it shouldn't be hard to find.

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uMunthu t1_jd8i23a wrote

A magical place. When I went there I immediately noticed the amazing smell that hangs in the air. It gave the feeling of arriving in some sort of paradise.

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SanKa1337 t1_jd8dwqs wrote

I ve been to thailand but only saw a fracture of it. That country has so much to offer. Amazing nature, awesome people, incredible food. Only humidity, cant get used to that

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onysa t1_jd8fwny wrote

this is just minecraft with shaders

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Dust2Boss t1_jd90ovm wrote

River, jungle on each side, and fog of war? It's real life League of Legends!

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gfunk55 t1_jd8hhml wrote

BF4 Dragon Pass

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DunebillyDave t1_jd8bccu wrote

Wow! That is amazing! I wouldn't want to live there, but, Sweet Lord that is a fantastic vision!

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Freduccini t1_jd8ch5a wrote

Great place for a Walmart and 100 acre parking lot tbh

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Patzercake t1_jde1qvh wrote

It's nice and all but could definitely use a McDonald's or Starbucks, maybe even a Subway.

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sixstringtrash t1_jd96tmw wrote

Thought that was Minecraft at first. I need to take a break.

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Sycosys t1_jd8yumd wrote

I love Karst landscapes

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oddible t1_jda8ceh wrote

Is this near Panyee Island?

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dblecros t1_jdaimcf wrote

I went to the village on stilts about 15 years ago. Absolutely amazing experience, though I got some evil eye from a young man wearing an Osama Bin Laden t-shirt…

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face-face-face t1_jdao758 wrote

Sunrise is a pure magical moment most of us miss everyday. Thanks for this capture.

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auxaperture t1_jdaqjfz wrote

Hey, I can see my house! No joke, I am currently writing this comment from a house in that photo. Gorgeous place!

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damn_jexy t1_jd8gby1 wrote

I'm from Thailand but still haven't been there 😭

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ID-10T_Error t1_jd8n5ic wrote

i wonder if one of those mountains are for sale

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I-g_n-i_s t1_jd8wtx3 wrote

Looks like another planet ngl. Completely out of this world

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yungtorchicgoon t1_jd8yacp wrote

just imagine how many strip malls and parking lots we could fit in there.

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Firewolf420 t1_jd8zapy wrote

Looks like a cities: skylines map

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stranot t1_jd9080i wrote

something about this picture looks so surreal.. maybe it's the angle, but it just feels like you shouldn't be able to see that far due to the curvature of the earth

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Tokeitawa t1_jd91v4q wrote

What fucking alternate universe you live OP? Like damn.

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The1Bonesaw t1_jd926cf wrote

I thought the title said "Surprise"... I kept looking and thinking, "where?"

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barttaylor t1_jd94av4 wrote

"Sunrise Earth" was the greatest television show of all time and I will die on that hill. At sunrise.

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Baloo_420 t1_jd9ah7n wrote

This makes me think of Trogdoor

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pgpathat t1_jd9b6c8 wrote

I love how the river is like “i know a shortcut”

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nosmicon t1_jd9dt4x wrote

This makes me earthcum

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mellanor t1_jd9g1d5 wrote

It's not complete without Kong

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CheesyMoose t1_jd9h171 wrote

Looks great, needs a 6 lane highway down the middle

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FitEmergency8946 t1_jd9lh7m wrote

Another beautiful example of truly how wonderful and magnificent is the beauty of our living planet. I'd hoped to travel the world and see places like this with my own eyes, but I can't seem to qualify myself financially to perform the act in person. So I rely on photographers such as yourself to bring and provide such captivating visions through a camera, so that I can visit these places vicariously through your wonderful skills of photographing them and sharing them to common folk like me who can appreciate your Art capturing Our creators work...., absolutely Beautiful... O. Brown III

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Toadsted t1_jd9qkef wrote

I have the same thing on my windows login screen every now and then.

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_slackjaw_ t1_jd9x9mz wrote

op, do you know how many people are typically in this area at once?

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Byronzionist t1_jda15wd wrote

Looks like a Renato Mucillio painting

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Jexx4PF t1_jda1o16 wrote

Imagine riding jet skis through here.

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LanceBlais t1_jda80d3 wrote

How the fuck is nature so beautiful

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edmcgoh t1_jdabxmm wrote

this place looks heavenly

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Stupidstuff1001 t1_jdad19p wrote

Literally left thailand less than 48 hours ago and already want to go back.

The people, the scenery, the night life. It’s just amazing.

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mgmw2424 t1_jdb3wez wrote

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

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tiga4life22 t1_jdbh6pd wrote

Best memory driving from Phuket to here on a motorbike with my kids. Blast of a day and amazing views

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Champioli t1_jdbukq4 wrote

I was in this exact location 2 days ago. Very cool

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Makkinje t1_jdbw8dl wrote

When you just leave nature the fuck alone

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Parkershere t1_jdca8ty wrote

Some parts of the world should never be civilized...

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BertholtKnecht t1_jdcgxgo wrote

Looks awesome. I wonder if these riversides are natural though, they look so hard and tall

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Wikivoid t1_jdd491v wrote

say the name of the bay

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jentlemonster t1_jddezrm wrote

does anyone here see a face in the water? O.O

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leave1me1alone t1_jdhfcrl wrote

Its an amongus! GETOUTOFMYHEADGETOUTOFMYHEADGETOUTOFMYHEADGETOUTOFMYHEAD

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scoreboy69 t1_jd8vke5 wrote

Little known fact, they learn English from Police Academy movies.

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Andryburd t1_jd91ujl wrote

How tf was this posted on earth porn its beautiful 🔥🔥🔥

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hedphuqz t1_jd9ekb8 wrote

I was here a few years ago. It's absolutely as breathtaking as you would imagine ☺️

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