Humanity has achieved much in a short period of time. We build cities, invented amazing machines and even went to space, but we have to remember that in the end, nature can be so much more powerful! These 3 videos are a great example of nature’s incredible power. |
The Tavurvur Volcano Eruption - Papua New Guinea (August, 2014) Tavurvur: an active volcano on the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. In 1994, an eruption of the volcano largely destroyed the nearby town of Rabaul. Mount Tavurvur is the most active volcano in Rabaul caldera, and erupted most recently on Friday, 29 August 2014. |
A collapse of an Arctic Glacier – The Arctic (November 2013) While filming a documentary about polar bears for the BBC, Steve Leonard and Jason Roberts sailed a small boat near a glacier. With small chucks breaking off, they decided to move away when all of a sudden, the whole glacier collapsed. |
The Chelyabinsk Meteor – Russia (February, 2013) On 15 February 2013, the Chelyabinsk Meteor entered the Earth’s atmosphere over northern Russia. The light from the meteor was brighter than the Sun and was observed over a wide area of the region. Eyewitnesses also felt intense heat from the fireball. The meteor exploded in mid-air, with a force of nearly 20-30 times more than the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. |
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Click on a bird and see a video of a real bird.
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These Creatures Are So Scary You'll Be Happy They're Extinct
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Ever Seen Flowers as Gorgeous as These?
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Useless Tusks and Dolphin-Lizards: Oddest Extinct Animals
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Witness the Stunning Majesty of the Birds of India
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Mother's Day is Celebrated Among the Animals Too...
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Beautiful: How Your Dog Sees You Vs. How You See Yourself
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9 Fragrant Roses to Fill Your Garden with Pleasing Aromas
Check out this list of some intensely aromatic roses that will flood your garden area with delightful smells.
Answered in Less Than 5 Minutes - How Sinkholes Form
Many sinkholes appear due to construction and mining works. So how do they form? Should you be concerned?
These Horses All Have the Most Amazing Hair!
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10 Marvelous Nature Spots That Are Too Beautiful For Words
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20 Beautiful and Exotic Dog Breeds I'd Love to Get to Know!
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16 Photos That Showcase Our Planet’s Breathtaking Beauty
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dogs!
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Woodpeckers Are So Captivating!
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Keep Your Bouquet Fresh for 3 Weeks with These Handy Tips
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These Tiny Creatures Made Me Smile All Day Long
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I Never Thought Such Animals Existed. Wow.
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These Cute Bat Photos Will Change Your Perception of Them!
These adorable photos of bats will change your perception of them forever!
The Reddest Reds In Nature Are Incredibly Beautiful
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These 24 Gems and Minerals Will Take Your Breath Away
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There are So Many Reasons for Us to Love Penguins
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INTERACTIVE: Click on the Flower to See Its Full Beauty
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22 of Nature Photography's Most Exquisite Moments!
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I Can't Stop Laughing at These Cows Who Think They're Dogs
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Amazing Nature: Can a Lion Fend Off 20 Hyenas?
What happens when Red the lion gets attacked by a pack of hyenas?
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A stunning collection of 16 different landscape designs that will excite every nature lover out there.
The Animal Kingdom Now Has the Photographer it Deserves
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In Pictures: Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners
Check out the stunning winners of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year contest.
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Admire the Never Ending Beauty of the Rocky Mountains
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Click to Turn These Little Animal Pups to Adults...
Do you know what these adorable animals looked like when they were younger?
The Humble Origins of 10 Proud Rivers...
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