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Devil's Tears

Indonesia

8 story sections

Enjoy the famous sight overlooking the waves that crash into the cliffs making it a great place for dramatic landscape shots.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Devil's Tears, an awe-inspiring and undeniably ferocious natural landmark situated on the southwestern coast of Nusa Lembongan. As you approach the cliff edge, the auditory impact of this location is the first thing to…

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  2. 2The Tidal Surge

    Standing safely back from the primary impact zone, we can analyze the terrifying mechanics of the tidal surge that defines Devil's Tears. The phenomenon you are witnessing is a result of coastal geomorphology acting as a natural…

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  3. 3The Champagne Pools

    Moving slightly inland from the main blowholes, we encounter the fascinating micro-environments known as the champagne pools. These are shallow, naturally formed limestone basins situated just atop the cliff edge. …

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  4. 4The Limestone Shelf

    Direct your attention downward to the texture of the ground you are walking on. This limestone shelf is a textbook example of karst topography subjected to aggressive marine erosion. …

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  5. 5The Coastal Path and Rope Bridge

    As we traverse further along the perimeter, we navigate the rudimentary coastal path and the simple rope bridges that have been installed to aid visitors. These modest human interventions stand in stark contrast to the…

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  6. 6The Sunset Vista

    Positioning ourselves facing westward over the vast expanse of the Bali Sea, we prepare for the visual crescendo of Devil's Tears: the sunset vista. This location is renowned not merely for the violent water, but for the…

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  7. 7The Salt Spray Ecology

    Before we depart the cliff edge, let us examine the resilient micro-ecology that survives in this brutal, liminal space between the land and the ocean. Just beyond the immediate splash zone, you will notice tough, low-lying…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our exploration of Devil's Tears, take a final moment to internalize the sheer scale and intensity of the forces at work here. This is not a passive landscape; it is a highly active, kinetic environment where the…

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What is Devil's Tears?

Devil's Tears is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationIndonesia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.6908, 115.4303
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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