“Nature is the art of God” , said the immortal Dante Alighieri shortly before descending into hell. The planet where life arose and which has become the home of so many animal and plant species has a beauty of its own that is difficult to define, since it always goes beyond what our mind could ever imagine. . Mountains, valleys, plains, seas and rivers make up the masterpiece of chance and time, while the vegetation and animals that occupy the canvas give it that much-needed finishing touch, the spark that ignites everything.
Ecosystems, that union between all living beings and the environment they occupy , have shown the importance of balance for things to function and proliferate naturally. And even when man has intervened, he has been able to create rather than destroy . Natural places such as Yellowstone Park, the Sicilian scale of Turchi or the imposing Mount Everest have ended up competing with artificial creations made by man , such as European castles and palaces, the Great Wall or the ancient city of Machu Picchu (perfect example of union between both worlds) .
However, many times these places that seem eternal are the first to disappear . Phenomena such as global warming, deforestation, droughts or natural disasters often cause damage that greatly affect the natural wonders of the planet . If to that is added poor control by human beings (who often add fuel to the fire instead of collaborating to counteract these negative effects) and the pollution and destruction of environments that we cause, it is understood that every day the real risk of losing the wonders of our world . Not even their own creations hold up, since the tourist overcrowding of the great works of human engineering have been gradually deteriorating them and even putting them in danger.
To enjoy its beauty while possible and, above all, to raise awareness of the importance of conserving and protecting the natural wealth and historical heritage of our planet, here we leave 11 wonders in danger of extinction .
