15 Most Beautiful Natural Phenomena

Kathleen Corrigan | May 12, 2017

Sometimes, you just have to stop and admire what the incredible forces of nature can do; whether it’s a breathtaking cloud pattern or a terrifying fiery tornado that can destroy everything in its path. Here are 15 amazing natural phenomena that are so captivating, you’ll hardly believe they’re real.

Bioluminescent waves

Have you ever dreamt of swimming in a “Sea of Stars”? In some places on earth, phytoplankton in the water glow blue at night due to a chemical reaction that serves a brilliant evolutionary purpose. If eaten, the microorganisms will continue to glow inside a fish’s belly putting it at risk to be eaten by a bigger predator. This natural wonder can be witnessed in places like Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives, Laguna Grande in Puerto Rico, and the Glistening Waters in Jamaica.

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