This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission on March 3, 2019, shows the Amazon River meandering through one of the most vital ecosystems in the world – the Amazon rainforest in South America. Credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2019), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission, shows the … [Read more...] about Incredible View of the Majestic Amazon River From Space
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When Your Shadow Is Cast Upon A Cloud In Opposition To A Powerful Light Source, This Rare Optical Sight Known As “Brocken Spectre” Occurs
The phenomenon is also known as a “mountain spectre” because it most commonly occurs when an observer stands at a higher altitude on a mountain and sees their shadow cast on a cloud at a lower altitude. A Brocken spectre, on the other hand, can occur in any setting when an observer’s magnified (and seemingly enormous) shadow is cast in mid air against any type of cloud … [Read more...] about When Your Shadow Is Cast Upon A Cloud In Opposition To A Powerful Light Source, This Rare Optical Sight Known As “Brocken Spectre” Occurs
A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard
A Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy after decades of searching. Surveyors in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella north of Verona published images of the well-preserved tiles buried under metres of earth. According to officials, scholars first found evidence of a Roman villa there more than a century ago. Technicians are still … [Read more...] about A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard
All About Sapphire Grapes
Sweet Sapphire grapes are an impressive dark grape variety with a signature tubular shape. However, this is far from its only unique attribute. Below, we’ll take a closer look at this interesting grape exploring its features and how they taste. Plus, we’ll share their health benefits and where you can buy or how you can grow your own Sapphire grapes right at home. Keep … [Read more...] about All About Sapphire Grapes
The Story Behind The Fairy Chimneys In Cappadocia
Cappadocia’s famous ‘fairy chimneys’, a surreal landscape of carved-out towering rock formations, change color with every sunset. But how did these strange natural growths emerge? We take a look at the tale behind Turkey’s most majestic rocks.The rock formations that have made Cappadocia one of the most popular destinations in Turkey emerged due to a geological process that … [Read more...] about The Story Behind The Fairy Chimneys In Cappadocia