Kaindy Lake, a “sunken forest” in the heart of Kazakhstan’s Tien Shan mountains, was formed when an earthquake caused a flood in the valley in 1911. “The trees died, but their trunks remain,” says my ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baiterek Tower sits in the center of Astana - Yutphotograph/Getty Images Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is a captivating blend ...

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AKTAU, Kazakhstan - The Toyota 4x4 bounced across a roadless, barren plain. Behind us, a cloud of pale dust shimmered in the sun. Ahead, a formation of bleached rocks shot skyward. Our SUV was heading ...

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