A Dozen Fascinating Gorges Around The World

Gorges, also known as canyons, are deep ravines found between cliffs. They are formed from the landscape after being carved by rivers which naturally reach a baseline elevation, creating these stunning natural visuals in the process.

Gorges are much more common in arid areas than in wet areas because physical weathering has a greater effect in arid zones. The word 'canyon' has a Spanish origin with many being found in the United States while Europeans prefer to use the term 'gorge.'