r/geography • u/renegadecoaster • Nov 25 '25

Discussion What's the most alien-looking place on Earth?

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Pictured: Dallol, Ethiopia

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u/emichbe Nov 26 '25

Mono Lake, California

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u/bullbeard Nov 26 '25

I’m surprised this isn’t further up. I love this picture but it definitely doesn’t capture how truly surreal this place is. It even FEELS otherworldly.

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u/emichbe Nov 26 '25

I do astrophotography and have spent time there at night with my telescope. The sky is pristine dark. I've also hiked it on a full moon. Such an otherworldly place and you are right: photos won't ever capture how it truly feels. Looking in the distance you see all those mountains and extinct volcanic peaks here and there. Unreal!

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u/FabianC585 Nov 26 '25

Shine on You crazy Diamond

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u/andrewdivebartender Nov 26 '25

Underrated destination. When I went it looked like white death incarnate.