13. Catatumbo Lightning
Catumbo is the everlasting lightning storm that occurs over the mouth of the Catatumbo River in Venezuela. The frightening scene is the result of the heat and moisture being collected across the plains, creating electrical charges. The air masses become destabilized by the mountain ridges, resulting in one of the most epic storms on this planet. The storm has a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 1 km and it occurs from 140 to 260 nights a year. The frequency of the storm changes from year to year.
14. The Door to Hell
The Darvaza Crater, also known as “The Door to Hell” is a natural gas crater in Derweze, Turkmenistan measuring 69 meters (226 ft) across with a depth of 30 meters (98 ft). It was originally thought to be a substantial oil field by Soviet engineers but they found a massive natural gas pocket. To prevent the spread of methane gas, geologists tried to set it on fire in 1971. The fire has continuously burned since then.
15. Frozen Bubbles of Methane
They may look like jellyfish but these are actually frozen bubbles of methane that formed after microbes consumed dead organic matter.
16. Winnie the Pooh Cloud
Incredibly, a cloud that looked just like Winnie the Pooh appeared in the sky at a children’s charity event.
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