From a liquid rainbow to ice spikes known as penitentes, there are many incredible natural phenomena to find around the world. Whether it’s in the sky, on land, or in water — there is beauty and wonder in what the natural world can produce. Here are five of the most interesting natural phenomena.
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The McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica are known as the driest place on Earth. The area hasn’t had any rain in millions of years. But while there may be no rain, this extreme desert does have a five-story tall waterfall that resembles oozing blood.
The appropriately named “Blood Falls” is the result of an underground saltwater lake that was trapped by a glacier millions of years ago. Large amounts of iron in the water turn it red when exposed to air. The water is twice as salty as ...
