Windiest Places

The southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island, Slope Point, is a truly exceptional location. The trees here stretch sideways rather than upwards because of the strong Antarctic winds. At Slope Point, which is about 24 kilometers from the small town of Waikawa, cold air continuously swirls around the Antarctic Ocean, causing the winds to lash themselves onto this … [Read more...] about This Is One Of The Windiest Places On Earth Where The Trees Are Permanently Crooked And Bent