20 incredible natural phenomena from which they catch their breath

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Frosty flowers, wavy clouds, a blooming desert and a spotted lake - do you think this is a fuss from a science fiction book? You are mistaken, real natural phenomena, amazing with their incredible beauty, really exist.

Nature tirelessly surprises mankind with its manifestations, and for this she does not need to apply any filters, tricks and tricks. Many phenomena on the photo look simply unreal, and it may seem that these are illustrations from science fiction. Let's see what natural phenomena can conquer the imagination.

1. The Blooming Desert

In Chile, there is the Atacama Desert, in which rain is very rare, but at times, there are prolonged downpours. The increased humidity leads to the awakening of a huge number of flower seeds, which lie in hibernation for a long time. Thanks to this, the whole desert is covered with a beautiful flowering carpet. This happens very rarely - every 5-10 years. This is an incredible natural phenomenon that seeks to see millions.

2. Calgaspora

Unusual snow massifs in the form of a peak can be found in high-altitude areas where high humidity is observed, for example, it is possible in the Andes. Interestingly, when the air temperature is high, these "thorns" evaporate very quickly, before they even turn into liquid.

3. Lenticular clouds

Around the hills and mountains you can see clouds of unusual shapes, like huge flying saucers or even a pile of pancakes. This natural phenomenon is called lenticular clouds, which look motionless, but they are constantly replenished with moist air reserves, and then moisture evaporates from the leeward side. All this provides a beautiful form.

4. Brianicles

The phenomenon that can be seen in the Arctic subglacial waters, looks similar to the growth of icicles. When it reaches the bottom, it turns into an icy creek, which freezes everything in its path. Operators who managed to remove this natural phenomenon, called it the "ice finger of death." Brianicle is formed because of the difference in temperatures of cold and warm water.

5. Circles in the desert

One of the most beautiful phenomena can be observed in the desert of Namibia - the formation of magical circles. On the north side, they can reach up to 50 m in diameter, and up to 3 m in the south. Scientists could not determine the exact cause of their formation, but the most common version is the self-organization of grass.

6. Light Columns

The phenomenon that appears in most cases over large cities looks amazing. This occurs when the air temperature drops below -20 ° C. Multicolored light columns are formed due to the fact that many ice crystals are accumulated in the atmosphere.

7. The alien lake

In the north of Tanzania is an unusual lake Natron - it is covered with a crust of salt, which throughout the year can change its color. For example, you can see juicy red and pink shades. This is due to the presence in the water of microorganisms and their vital activity.

8. Tubular clouds

This unusual natural phenomenon is called "clouds of morning glory." They are extremely rare, but they can be formed anywhere in the world. Similar to the pipes, clouds can reach a length of up to 1 thousand km, but their height is about 2 km. It is worth noting that such clouds are dangerous for aircraft, because they create turbulence.

9. The Gates of Hell

Such an unusual name deserved the Darvaz gas crater, which is located in Turkmenistan. Its diameter is about 60 m, and the depth is about 20 m. The crater was ignited by scientists in 1971 and since that time it has not ceased its burning.

10. Colored hills

In the Chinese north-western province of Gansu there is a geological park called Dan'sha, the hills in which look like a multilayer jelly. From the side there is an impression that someone painted everything with colors. In fact, the land has acquired an amazing color because of the accumulation of various minerals in it for many years.

11. Convex clouds

In different parts of the world one can observe clouds of beautiful form, but they will not be compared with a phenomenon called asperatus or wavy-bumpy clouds. They are not yet fully understood and the exact cause provoking this rare phenomenon has not yet been established.

12. Spotted lake

In Canada there is a unique mineral lake, called Spotted Lake. On its surface unusual spots of unique color are formed. This is due to the unique chemical composition of water and its evaporation.

13. Incredible flocks of birds

An incomparable phenomenon is called the "Black Sun of Denmark". In early spring, you can observe how a large number of starlings gather in flocks and create incredible figures in the sky that even cover the sun. In most cases, this happens at sunset. If you want to see this with your own eyes, then go to the south of Jutland where most birds gather.

14. The Eye of the Sahara

A unique geological formation is located in the Moorish part of the desert, and it is called Rishat. Outwardly it looks like an eye and has a diameter equal to 50 km. There are several versions, as a result of which this phenomenon appeared: it is believed that this may be the result of a meteorite fall or an underground nuclear explosion.

15. The Fiery Rainbow

Science knows such an optical phenomenon as an ocular-horizontal arc. It can be seen in different places. The thing is that the sunlight passes through ice crystals that are in the upper part of the cirrus clouds. As a result, people can see how the rainbow comes out directly from the clouds. The effect is rare and is observed in the summer when the Sun is high in the sky.

16. The Blue Hole

Near the coast of Belize is a huge hole, the diameter of which reaches 305 m, and the depth - 120 m. It became known due to the well-known researcher Jacques-Yves Cousteau. He included this hollow in the list of 10 best places for divers.

17. Tidal waves

On two rivers - Amazon in Brazil and Severn in the UK - you can see an unusual natural phenomenon, which is called "boron". The leading edge of the tide forms a wave that moves against the current. This phenomenon is very fond of surfers.

18. Incredible lightning

In most cases, during a thunderstorm, you can observe how the sky lights up, but now imagine that in a flash several dozens of lightning flashes at once. A similar effect can be seen in Venezuela in the place where the Katatumbo River flows into the Maracaibo Lake. The glow occurs at an altitude of about 5 km, and it is not accompanied by an acoustic effect. Behind the lightning can be watched for 10 hours, and they hourly flare up to 280 times. The phenomenon is observed from 140 to 160 times a year.

19. Fire in a waterfall

Unreal combination - water and fire, but this can be seen in the park Chestnut Ridge, which is located in New York. There is a waterfall inside of which the fire is constantly burning. This manifestation is connected with the fact that in this place there is a natural gas leakage, which provides a flame that sometimes even fades, and someone lights it up again.