Off the Pacific coast of Chile, another world exists. More than 100 new species have been discovered on an underwater mountain range off the coast of Chile. Among the never-before-seen critters seen on the expedition are corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, lobsters, plus a gaggle of peculiar fish and squid that are already known to science (but no less … [Read more...] about Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Species Discovered Along Deep Sea Mountain Range
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Light pillar spotted over Mount Etna
There was a beautiful and rare spectacular event at Italy's Mt. Etna last week: a light pillar above the erupting volcano's crater. Usually, light pillars appear just after sunset or just before sunrise, however, this incredible sight was made visible by the reflection of the flowing magma in the volcano against ice crystals in the cirrus clouds high above the Sicilian … [Read more...] about Light pillar spotted over Mount Etna
Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
Projectiles of this size rarely collide with our planet. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an enormous blue-green fireball lit up the skies over Portugal, turning night back into day for a few incredible seconds. Also visible across parts of Spain, the light show was the work of a comet that burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere as its race across the cosmos came to a … [Read more...] about Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
‘Devil Horns’: Photo of Sunrise Over Persian Gulf During Eclipse Captures Incredible Phenomenon
A mesmerizing photo shared by NASA has gone viral, capturing an unusual sunrise over the Persian Gulf that bears an uncanny resemblance to a pair of devil horns. This stunning visual was captured by photographer Elias Chasiotis, who was on vacation in Al Wakrah, Qatar, specifically to witness the solar eclipse. Chasiotis first posted the intriguing image on his Facebook page … [Read more...] about ‘Devil Horns’: Photo of Sunrise Over Persian Gulf During Eclipse Captures Incredible Phenomenon
Older Versions of Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Show Its Surprising Evolution Over Time
Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa is an iconic image, instantly recognizable and a cornerstone of Japanese art. However, what many may not know is that this powerful scene wasn't a singular stroke of genius, but rather the culmination of a creative exploration that spanned over several years. Unveiling these early sketches offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic … [Read more...] about Older Versions of Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Show Its Surprising Evolution Over Time