Finland's most uplifting scenery

Photo: Tuukka Pahtamaa Time lapse: The Kvarken Archipelago is rising up out of the ocean by almost a centimetre each year. The newer photo (right) shows how the shoreline has receded over the years, with the dock’s location outlined as a reference.

Finland's only UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site encompasses thousands of islands that are gradually emerging from the sea.

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