Has nature been holding out on us? I just found 15 things that I never knew before. 15 things that mother nature has come up with, some give you some pause, while others may give you travelling ideas... |
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A charged thunderstorm caused by volcanic activity (also known as 'dirty thunderstorms'. |
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Air bubbles frozen in Lake Abraham. |
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Natural springs, underground, in Mexico |
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A huge crystal cave, Mexico |
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The unnaturally shimmering shores of Vaadhoo in the Maldives. |
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The highly reflective surfaces of the Bolivian salt flats. |
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Light pillars over Moscow. |
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A fountain producing salt water off the coast of Oregon. |
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Natural and stunning sandstone formations, Arizona. |
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The rainbow Eucalyptus tree, Hawaii. |
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The creepily named 'Blood Falls', Antarctica. |
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Even more creepy - spider web covered trees in Pakistan. |
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Huge clouds gathering over Beijing. |
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An underwater forest inside Lake Kaindy. |
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The lake of love - Lake Hillier, Australia. |
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Submitted by user Yawter G.
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