25 Natural Phenomena You Have To See To Believe

The blue glowing lights are caused by millions of phytoplankton

These are the only species of eucalyptus tree to grow in the northern hemisphere

This is what all the trees looked like after the floods.

They are the largest in the world.

Scientists have yet to conclusively prove what causes the red color.

After a large earthquake in 1911 this valley flooded and submerged the trees.

This saltwater flowing out of a glacier is tainted with iron oxide.

There is no way to get here except via a long walk through the desert.

This huge saltwater fountain is operated by the Pacific Ocean’s power.

These pillars are created by the reflection of light from ice crystals

Closed to the public, this cave contains some of the largest selenite crystals in the world.

The plants near the edge of the lake release methane that doesn’t quite make it to the surface during winter.

A dirty thunderstorm happens when a volcanic plume produces lightning.

Migrating Starlings black out the sky every spring and autumn.

Found in the middle of the Amazon, surfers can only ride this wave for three days out of the year.

Not related to rainbows or fire, this phenomena occurs due to ice crystals high in the atmosphere.

Due to the perfect set of conditions a storm has been raging over Lake Maracaibo for centuries.

These limestone trees in Yunnan are a UNESCO world heritage site.

Another red lake, this time it’s in Africa and scientists are more sure about the source of redness…algae.

One third of the plant life on this isolated island is found nowhere else on the planet.

Burning for the last 40 years, this cavern was full of natural gas when the soviets decided to ignite it.

It’s the largest hot spring in the US and the third largest in the world.

Though technically off limits, some hikers ignore the no trespassing signs for a breathtaking climb.

Found at the intersection of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil the plants and animals on top of this plateau are very unique due to their isolation.

You were probably expecting some sort of majestic rainbow colored volcano weren’t you? Nope, just a bunch of hungry goats up in a tree.