What is a UFO?

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One summer day, under a clear sky where the clouds appear fluffy and white, kids enjoy flying their kites. Suddenly, they saw something far above where their kites fly, a strange object that they haven’t seen before. It’s neither a bird nor a spaceship, it confused them as the object was unidentified. People refer … Read more

Frost Flowers in the Arctic Ocean

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Flowers grow in the seas of ice. Yes, but not the flowers with petals and leaves that wither, but they are strange flower-like structures in the form of ice, or more of a 3D snowflake, about an inch or two across. Indeed, this world is full of mysterious phenomena, from the sky … Read more

What is Catatumbo lightning?

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Lightning is the sudden discharge of the electrostatic force during an electrical storm. During this discharge, the atmosphere’s charged regions equalize themselves temporarily right as they hit an object on the ground. There will always be the sound of thunder accompanying the lightning. How does lightning form? Since lightning is an electric … Read more

Places with the most extreme weather conditions

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The different types of clouds signify about the condition of the day. Cirrus clouds mean you can enjoy a pleasant day at your favorite beach or have some fun mountain trailing with your friends. However, when you see a stratus cloud, expect a little rain or sometimes a little snow. With the … Read more

The Different Types of Weather Conditions

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the Earth’s atmosphere regarding the different weather components such as temperature, wind, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and cloudiness. As we all know, the weather condition is not constant, and it changes every day. Today it might be sunny, and tomorrow might be a rainy day. Written … Read more

Fairy Circles in Namibia

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According to the Himba people’s oral myths, the barren patches have been caused by the gods, spirits, and natural divinities. The region’s bushmen have traditionally attributed spiritual and magical powers to them. Himba people specifically believe that their original ancestor, Mukuru, culprits these fairy circles, referring they were the god’s footprints. Additionally, … Read more

The Largest Constellations in the Night Sky

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Currently, there are 88 constellations scattered through the night sky in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Some of these, especially the greek ones, have been known since ancient times. Here’s a list of the largest constellations in the night sky. Hydra Hydra is the largest of all the constellations that take … Read more

What is the Farthest Distance a Telescope Has Ever Seen?

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A telescope is an instrument that is used to magnify and see objects that are not visible to the naked eyes. It uses lenses, mirrors, or sometimes a combination of the two. Most telescopes are used to see celestial bodies and objects in the night sky. Telescopes come in various sizes, uses, … Read more

The Strangest Weather Phenomena on Earth

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Besides the strongest typhoons, storms, the largest whirlwinds, and most giant waves, there are many unusual weather phenomena from different regions of the Earth. We thought they only exist and can be seen in movies, but they are real, and indeed very strange. The science behind the weather can be fascinating, odd, … Read more

Orographic Clouds

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Clouds are not all white, puffy, and fluffy, just like most of us people think. Some clouds are very thin, some clouds appear darker than usual, and some resemble different things like pouches and stuff. This article will discuss one of the special cloud types, which are called Orographic Clouds. WHAT IS … Read more