Strange Natural Phenomena On Earth

Earth holds mysteries so unusual they often feel beyond science.

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Brilliant green and purple lights dance across polar skies, powered by solar particles.

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Seas glow at night as tiny plankton emit magical blue light.

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Rust-red water flows from a glacier; iron-rich and startling against the white ice.

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Storms strike the same region almost 300 nights a year, creating endless lightning shows.

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Heavy rocks mysteriously glide across desert ground, leaving long tracks behind.

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Saltwater lakes in Australia turn pink due to unique algae and high salinity.

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These rare wonders prove nature is unpredictable, powerful, and endlessly fascinating.

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