LENA'S STONE FOREST
Lena's stone forest is one of the most beautiful Russian wonders of nature. The forest is situated in the centre of Siberia, not far from Yakutsk. The amazing stone towers are over 150 metres in height. The unusual stones stand along the River Lena for about 80 km.
Althought it is difficult to reach, many tourists visit the fantastic forest every summer. Scientists explore the unique forest which can tell us a lot of interesting facts about our planet's past.
b) Make up questions
1. Where is Lena's Stone forest situated?
- In the north of Russia
2. What does Lena's Stone forest look like?
- Tall stone towers
3. Do they (the stones/the stone towers) stay in the forest?
- No, along the riverbank
4. Is it difficult to get there? / Is it difficult to get there, isn't it?
- Yes, it is. Most tourists come there in summer
5. Why do scientists explore
- To learn more about the Earth Lena's Stone forest?
Lena's stone forest is one of the most beautiful Russian wonders of nature. The forest is situated in the centre of Siberia, not far from Yakutsk. The amazing stone towers are over 150 metres in height. The unusual stones stand along the River Lena for about 80 km.
Althought it is difficult to reach, many tourists visit the fantastic forest every summer. Scientists explore the unique forest which can tell us a lot of interesting facts about our planet's past.
b) Make up questions
1. Where is Lena's Stone forest situated?
- In the north of Russia
2. What does Lena's Stone forest look like?
- Tall stone towers
3. Do they (the stones/the stone towers) stay in the forest?
- No, along the riverbank
4. Is it difficult to get there? / Is it difficult to get there, isn't it?
- Yes, it is. Most tourists come there in summer
5. Why do scientists explore
- To learn more about the Earth Lena's Stone forest?