Aerial of the third highest waterfall in Africa, Calandula Falls, Malanje, Angola, Africa

Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Aerial of the third highest waterfall in Africa, Calandula Falls, Malanje, Angola, Africa

Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Tourist group in summer in Vrata valley walking towards Triglav mountain, the highest in Slovenia, Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Mojstrana, Dolina, Slovenia, Europe

Mount McKinley, at 20320 feet the highest peak in North America, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Sunrise on Batian, the highest peak on Mount Kenya, 5199m, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Third crater from the summit of Irazu, highest in Costa Rica at 3432m, last erupted 1994, Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Cartago, Costa Rica, Central America

Slieve League, the highest cliffs in Europe, Bunglass Point, County Donegal, Ulster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Water skier on Lake Benmore and a distant Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3754m, Australasia's highest mountain, Mackenzie Country, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Kayaking on Lake Benmore and a distant Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3754m, Australasia's highest mountain, Southern Alps, Mackenzie Country, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A statue of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, in front of the Hermitage Hotel and Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3755m, the highest peak in New Zealand, Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aoraki (Mount Cook) National Park, Southern Alps, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Lupins in flower below Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3755m, the highest peak in New Zealand, Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aoraki (Mount Cook) National Park, Southern Alps, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Hikers below Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3755m, the highest peak in New Zealand, Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aoraki (Mount Cook) National Park, Southern Alps, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Sunset on the West Face of Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3755m, the highest peak in New Zealand, Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aoraki (Mount Cook) National Park, Southern Alps, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Lake Matheson reflecting a near perfect image of Mount Tasman and Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3754m, Australasia's highest mountain, Southern Alps, South Island New Zealand, Pacific

Lake Matheson reflecting a near perfect image of Mount Tasman and Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3754m, Australasia's highest mountain, Southern Alps, South Island New Zealand, Pacific

Five storey Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres the highest in the Kathmandu valley, Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Five storey Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres the highest in the Kathmandu valley, Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Via ferrata, Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's highest mountain 4095m, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Africa

Gran Paradiso, 4061m, highest peak entirely in Italy, Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy, Europe

Sunset at White Rocks (Piedras Blancas) campsite at 6200m, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Hiker under the Argentinian flag looking up at the summit of Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

View down to the sea from the platform at Cabo Girao, the second highest cliff in the world at 589 metres, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Famous flower man in Mount Souda, highest mountain in Saudi Arabia, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Garden By the Bay, Cloud Forest, botanic garden, the highest artificial waterfall in the world, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Garden By the Bay, Cloud Forest, botanic garden, the highest artificial waterfall in the world, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Mont Blanc Tramway (TMB), the highest mountain railway line in France, French Alps, Saint-Gervais, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Pico del Teide, 3718m, the highest mountain in Spain, at sunset, Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Leith Hill Tower built in 1766, a folly on the South East's highest hill, 294m, with views across the Weald, Coldharbour near Dorking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Africa

Hikers on Dome Ridge near the summit of 2797m Mount Ruapehu, highest and most active of the volcanoes in the National Park, Tongariro National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, central plateau, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Sunset at Mount Everest (Mount Sagarmatha), Zhumulangma Peak, the world's highest mountain, 8,848 metres above sea level, Tibet, China, Asia

Hut at camp Berlin at 6000m, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Sivakasi tea estate, the world's highest tea factory, Munnar, Kerala, India, Asia

Mount Robson, highest peak in Canadian Rockies, 3964m, seen from Canadian transcontinental express between Jasper and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

View from Volcan Cotopaxi, 5897m, the highest active volcano in the world, Ecuador, South America

Summit crater, Volcan Cotopaxi, 5897m, the highest active volcano in the world, Ecuador, South America

Climbers on the glacier of Volcan Cotopaxi, 5897m, the highest active volcano in the world, Ecuador, South America

Mount Cook, highest mountain in Australasia, Mount Cook National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Climbers on the glacier of Volcan Cotopaxi, 5897m, the highest active volcano in the world, Ecuador, South America

Ozone bar (highest in the world) in Ritz Carlton inside ICC, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Slieve League, the highest cliffs in Europe, Bunglass Point, County Donegal, Ulster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Distant Capri village and Faraglioni Rocks, from Mount Solare, the highest point on the island of Capri, Campania, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Pico del Teide, 3718m, the highest mountain in Spain, Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Ozone bar (highest in the world) in Ritz Carlton inside ICC, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

View across black volcanic cinder fields to the town of Soo and the Risco de Famara range with the highest point on the island at Penas del Cache radar site, Soo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

Zugspitze peak 2963m, highest mountain in Germany, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

St. Hilarion castle perched upon one of the highest peaks of the Kyrenia chain, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Mount Cook, at 3755m, the highest mountain in N.Z., Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Hikers look over the clouds from Paradise Park on Mount Rainier volcano, highest point in the state, Washington state, United States of America, North America

Mount Ararat, 5137m, highest mountain in Turkey photographed from Armenia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia

Ozone bar (highest in the world) in Ritz Carlton inside ICC, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Bay of Fundy, site of the highest tides in the world, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Burj Khalifa tower, at 828m the highest tower in the world, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Full moon at sunrise and shadow of Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Finke River and Mount Sonder, at 1347m the highest point in Northern Territory, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Sivakasi tea estate, the world's highest tea factory, Munnar, Kerala, India, Asia

Byzantine watchtower rebuilt as a castle by Lusignans in 12th century, the highest of Kyrenian hill castles at 940m, at Buffavento, North Cyprus, Europe

Morocco, Casablanca, The Hassan Ii Mosque Said To Have The Highest Minaret In The World (200m), Fountain In Foreground

French Polynesia, Gastronomic Cruise On M/S Paul Gauguin, Aerial Of Bora Bora, Highest Mountain At Fore, Ship In The Lagoon

French Polynesia, Iles Sous-Le-Vent, Bora-Bora Island, Aerail View Of The Island And Lagoon, Mount Otemanu Is The Highest Point

French Polynesia, Iles Sous-Le-Vent, Bora-Bora Island, Aerial View Of The Island And Lagoon, Mount Otemanu Peak Is The Highest Point

Chatral senge dorje rinpoche seated on a tiger skin, yonglesho, Nepal

Trulshig rinpoche, blesses. Tulshig rinpoche blesses. Tulshig rimpoche s followers believe that he, like many other lamas, reassumes a human body after death in order to return to disciples. previous incarnation of tulshig rimpoche spent several years at dzarongpu monastery (highest monastery in world located at 16,500’ within sight of northern side of mt everest) served as of ngawong tenzin teachers. He promised to return in next life, so at tulshig s death ngawong tenzin norbu sought found reincarnation. current tulshig rimpoche then came to monastery studied with ngawong tenzin norbu. relationship between teacher student, in which a teacher returns to study from former student, maintains lineage over generations. Bhutan

The Church of the Hermit on Como Hill, the highest point of the Bahamas, near the ruins of the Henry Hawkins Armbrister house, the greatest plantation of Cat island, Bahamas, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

The Maletsunyane Falls, the highest waterfall in Southern Africa with a single drop of 192 metres, central highlands, Lesotho, Africa

The ring road and slopes of Iceland's highest mountain Hvannadalshnukur, 2110m, part of Oraefajokull glacier, in the southeast, Iceland, Polar Regions

Somaliland, hargeissa., somaliland (officially soomaaliland in the somali language) is a de facto independent located in the horn of africa within the internationally recognized borders of somalia. On may 18, 1991, the people of somaliland declared independence from somalia however it was not recognised by any other country or international organisaion. The of somaliland consists of five administrative regions with governor as highest ranking leader of each region

Somaliland, hargeissa, somaliland (officially soomaaliland in the somali language) is a de facto independent located in the horn of africa within the internationally recognized borders of somalia. On may 18, 1991, the people of somaliland declared independence from somalia however it was not recognised by any other country or international organisaion. The of somaliland consists of five administrative regions with governor as highest ranking leader of each region

Somaliland, hargeissa, somaliland (officially soomaaliland in the somali language) is a de facto independent located in the horn of africa within the internationally recognized borders of somalia. On may 18, 1991, the people of somaliland declared independence from somalia however it was not recognised by any other country or international organisaion. The of somaliland consists of five administrative regions with governor as highest ranking leader of each region.Eletrical System

Balinese guide on the path leading to the summit of Gunung Agung (3142m), the highest volcano on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

A decaying tree stump in a dried up meadow in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of Califoprnia is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought.

Poor air quality caused by dust from the ongoing drought near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Lake Success near Porterville, Bakersfield is at 7% capacity. Ten years ago the water was so high you couldnt get a boat under the bridge. Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Lake Success near Porterville, Bakersfield is at 7% capacity. Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The dried up river bed of the Kern River in Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Grubbed out Olive trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

A water charity in Porterville supplying bottled water to houses who have had no running water for over five months, near Bakersfield, California, USA. Hoses in the East of Porterville, many of which are on private wells, have run completely out of water as the water table has dropped catastrophically. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Dying Olive trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

A water charity in Porterville supplying bottled water to houses who have had no running water for over five months, near Bakersfield, California, USA. Hoses in the East of Porterville, many of which are on private wells, have run completely out of water as the water table has dropped catastrophically. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Abandoned dead and dying Orange trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Dead and dying grape vines in Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

A water charity in Porterville supplying bottled water to houses who have had no running water for over five months, near Bakersfield, California, USA. Hoses in the East of Porterville, many of which are on private wells, have run completely out of water as the water table has dropped catastrophically. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

A water charity in Porterville supplying bottled water to houses who have had no running water for over five months, near Bakersfield, California, USA. Hoses in the East of Porterville, many of which are on private wells, have run completely out of water as the water table has dropped catastrophically. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Sunrise seen from the summit of Gunung Agung (3142m), the highest volcano on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

A water charity in Porterville supplying bottled water to houses who have had no running water for over five months, near Bakersfield, California, USA. Hoses in the East of Porterville, many of which are on private wells, have run completely out of water as the water table has dropped catastrophically. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Abandoned dead and dying Orange trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Shafts of sunlight highlight the smoke from the King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Burnt ground from a wildfire near Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. Wild fires are much more common due to the drought. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Foscheck fire retardent dropped on a wild fire near Hawkins Peak above coleville in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

Foscheck fire retardent dropped on a wild fire near Hawkins Peak above coleville in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.

The King Fire that burned 97,717 acres of the El Dorado National Forest in California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, wild fires are much more common. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.