Earth is filled with wonderful creatures and Mother Nature has hidden treasures that are yet to be discovered. Looking at these pictures would make you say they are just photos produced by Photoshop, but believe it or not, they are real.
These are surreal and extraordinary natural phenomena that actually occur on earth. Though the origin or how some of these were created is still unknown to man, these only show that the world is wonderfully made.
Here are some of the most unusual phenomena that from now on, you would believe really exist:
#1. Seven Colored Earths – Chamarel, Mauritius
These colored sand dunes are the result of earth’s transition from lava to clay minerals.
#2. Cave of the Crystals – Naica, Mexico
This is where the largest natural crystals that have ever been discovered can be found. It is believed that for thousands of years, the crystals thrived in the cave’s rare and stable environment and the mineral-rich water triggered the crystal’s growth.
#3. Lake Baikal – Russia
This natural phenomenon occurs every March. Wind, differences in temperature, frost and sun in the ice crust cause cracks and ice hummocks to form. Caused by the slow and unequal pressure, structure and temperature in the ice, these crystals shinning in turquoise color look like shards of glass.
#4. The Pink Lake – Western Australia
The unusual color of this famous lake is said to be from a dye created by green micro alga called Dunaliella Salina that resides in the salt crusts of the lake.
#5. The Sunken Forest – Lake Kaindy near Almaty, Kazakhstan
The lake was created after an earthquake in 1911 that triggered a large landslide leading to the formation of a natural dam which suspended rainwater and covered the trees that grew there.
#6. Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Waitomo, New Zealand
Having been formed over 30 million years ago, this cave is known for thousands of glow worms that radiate and illuminate the surface of the cave.
#7. Caño Cristales – Meta, Colombia
Considered as one of the most beautiful rivers in the world, this Columbian river is distinguished by colorful underwater view such as yellow, green, blue, black and red (caused by Macarenia clavigera).
#8. The Richat Structure – Near Ouadane, Mauritania
Also known as the ‘Eye of the Sahara’ or ‘Blue Eye of Africa’, this mysterious structure is a prominent circular geological formation in the midst of Sahara desert. But it’s origin is still unknown and nearly precise circularity remains a mystery.
#9. Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia
Known as the world’s largest salt flat, Salar was formed as a result of prehistoric lakes transformation. During the rainy season, the salt is covered with a thin layer of water creating a mirror effect which gives a stunning reflection of the sky.
#10. The Wave – Coyote Buttes, Arizona
This multicolored and eroded rock formations dominate most of Southeast Utah. It’s unusual shape and appearance is caused by wind and rain erosion over time.
#11. Painted Hills – Wheeler County, Oregon
Formed by volcanic eruptions which caused the intermixing of ash, soil, minerals, and plants, yellows, golds, blacks, and reds of the Painted Hills are known because of their changes in color affected by light and moisture level.
#12. Travertine Pools – Pamukkale, Turkey
Literally means, “Cotton Castle”, Pamukkale is home to hot springs formed among the terraces of travertine, carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
#13. Enchanted River – Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Flowing through the island of Mindanao, this crystal-clear body of water is a natural mystery as no one knows exactly where the river comes from.
#14. Green Lake – Tragöß, Austria
The emerald green water of this mountain lake is most likely seen during spring where ice and snow begins to melt, filling the lake, covering up the grass, trees, and benches.
#15. Eternal Flame Falls – Chestnut Ridge Park, New York
For years, it was thought that the eternal flame in New York was kept lit by certain natural gases produced by ancient, extremely hot rocks. However, it was discovered that the rocks surrounding the falls do not produce that gas. And so what keeps the flame burning is still a mystery.
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1 thought on “These 15 Natural Phenomena Show How The World Was Wonderfully Created. #13 Is Just Awesome!”
#13 awesome! i live near in enchanted river. HOPE OTHERS WILL VISIT THAT PLACE.
#13 awesome! i live near in enchanted river. HOPE OTHERS WILL VISIT THAT PLACE.