Giant Crystal Paradise: Exploring Mexico's Cave of the Swords

5th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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[{"selector":"#anim-5214c535-8718-4032-923d-30880693a316 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.72808383038214%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f16ef91b-9b60-4990-97dc-6544529f7fa0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fff65b9d-2399-47f9-b7bb-90fff573d230","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Mexico's Mystical Marvel: The Cave of the Crystals offers a glimpse into a hidden world, a breathtaking testament to Earth's geological wonders. Learn more