The base of an oil platform, also known as the jacket, is a massive steel structure that is anchored to the seabed. It provides a stable foundation for the platform deck and all of its equipment. Before being towed out to sea, the jacket is constructed in a shipyard. It is made up of a series of interconnected legs, trusses, and braces. The legs are driven into the seabed to … [Read more...] about This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea
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Bizarre sight over Sydney stuns onlookers: ‘What is it?’
Over the weekend, Sydney's skyline played host to a baffling phenomenon that had onlookers scratching their heads. A dark and enigmatic presence hovering above the water left people captivated and curious, prompting the question: "What is it?" The unusual sighting was captured on camera and quickly made its way to TikTok, where viewers were equally puzzled by the mysterious … [Read more...] about Bizarre sight over Sydney stuns onlookers: ‘What is it?’
Here’s what 1 million mosquitoes looks like
1,000,000 Mosquitoes Caught in a Scientific Endeavor What would it look like to be surrounded by a million mosquitoes? The answer might make your skin crawl, and thanks to researchers in Florida, we now have a visual insight into this overwhelming scenario. Erik Jackson, the deputy director of Lee County Mosquito Control, explained that mosquito collection is a routine … [Read more...] about Here’s what 1 million mosquitoes looks like
Watch: Yellowstone grizzly bear runs for its life, but from what?
In a mesmerizing display of wildlife dynamics, a grizzly bear was captured on camera sprinting for its life in Yellowstone National Park. However, the chase was not initiated by the usual suspect, and the footage left viewers guessing about the identity of its relentless pursuer. Bo Welden, a naturalist and guide for Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures, shared this intriguing … [Read more...] about Watch: Yellowstone grizzly bear runs for its life, but from what?
Three crocodiles swim up to stray dog in the water — what they do next surprised everyone
When three crocodiles swam up a dog in the water, it seemed like a disaster was imminent — but what happened instead surprised everyone. According to the Journal of Threatened Taxa, a young stray dog was chased out of his territory by a pack of feral dogs, and ended up in the shallow waters of the Savitri River in India. Footage showed the dog standing oblivious in the … [Read more...] about Three crocodiles swim up to stray dog in the water — what they do next surprised everyone