4 Phenomena You Won’t Believe Are Real

Our world is really interesting, with lots of strange and amazing things happening all the time. I love learning about these things and sharing them with you. There are so many cool things out there that we might not know about unless we go looking for them. And let me tell you, there are some really weird things happening on our planet, things that seem like they could only be in movies.

If you have any questions, science usually has an answer. But there are times when even science can’t explain everything. We might think we know everything, but there are still mysteries out there. For example, scientists are still trying to figure out if time is real or just something we made up. And there are some things that are so rare that scientists haven’t had a chance to study them yet. That’s what we’ll be looking into today.

1. Floating ship captured off the English Coast

Nope, this isn’t a photoshopped picture. It’s a real photo of a ship that seems to be floating off the coast of Cornwall in South West England. The photo, taken by David Morris, became really popular online and caught the attention of many news outlets. David Braine, a BBC weather expert, called it a “super mirage.” This made the ship look like it was floating in the air, even though it was actually sailing on the water.

The phenomenon as explained by Braine:

“Superior mirages happen because of something called a temperature inversion in the weather. This is when cold air stays near the sea and warmer air sits above it. Because cold air is heavier than warm air, it bends light towards someone looking from the ground or the coast. This changes how faraway things look.”

The picture we see happened because of special air conditions that bend light. But super mirages can make different things happen. Sometimes, things look like they’re floating above the water, like in this picture. Other times, you might see things even if they’re below the horizon.

Here’s another photo showing a similar optical illusion. It’s pretty cool how things can seem different from what they really are, isn’t it?

2. “Morning Glory” — tube-shaped clouds

Picture this: You’re relaxing on the beach in Australia when you notice something strange. Shadows keep moving across your face, one after another. Curious, you glance up and see rows of tunnel-shaped clouds rolling across the sky.

These amazing clouds are called “morning glory.” They’re super rare and mostly seen in Australia. Each “tube” can stretch up to 1000 kilometers long, and sometimes they come in groups. Scientists aren’t totally sure how they form, but they often happen during strong winds. Some experts think they’re made by the small-scale movements of air connected to sea breezes in those regions.

“Scientists think that these clouds are mainly formed by special air movements caused by sea breezes around the peninsula and the gulf. They might also be influenced by big weather systems mixing together, with changes in air pressure and temperature.” — Kimberley Mok

Think it’s too good to be true? Watch this video of a pilot surfing across the clouds.

3. Red tidal waves

In early 2013, a picture of what seemed like a massive red tidal wave hitting the Australian coast appeared online. It sparked a debate among internet investigators and even some experts about what exactly was happening in the image.

Geoscientist Sian Proctor initially thought the towering wave might be a tsunami. If it were a tsunami, the red color could be caused by a red tide algae bloom, which can turn parts of seawater red. Biologist Roland Kays suggested this theory.

However, Earth scientist Alessandro Grippo disagrees with the ideas of other experts, as a tsunami would have left evidence behind. But that doesn’t mean their theories are wrong, as it could happen in another location. There are many cases of seawater turning red because of harmful algae blooms.

Atmospheric scientist Angela Fritz thinks it’s caused by a bushfire. But one of the more believable theories is that it’s just a strange picture of a severe sandstorm, or haboob, according to neuroscientist Jayde Lovell.

“A haboob happens when a big storm makes strong winds. If there’s a lot of dust or sand around, it can create a massive sandstorm that moves really fast.”

— Jayde Lovell.

But why is it red? Experts say it’s because of the iron in the dirt that gives the storm its reddish color.

Here’s another picture of the Australian phenomenon, taken from a different perspective:

4. The feeling of re-experiencing the unexperienced

Ever felt like you’ve seen or done something before, even though it’s new? That’s déjà vu – French for “already seen.” It’s when you get a weird feeling like you’re repeating a past experience, even though it’s happening for the first time.

In the past, people thought déjà vu happened because our brains made up false memories. But now, newer ideas say something different. Because déjà vu is so quick and unpredictable, it’s hard for scientists to study it. There are lots of ideas about what causes it, from mystical messages to scientific theories.

Also read,

5 UNSOLVED Disappearances That Shocked Our World