Sometimes, water can be scary, creating strange and unbelievable phenomena. Here are some of the strange phenomena that water can manifest, from glowing water in the dark to trees that pour water from their trunks as if they are “going to the bathroom.”
**1. Gushing Water Tree**
In the village of Dinosa, Montenegro, there is a mulberry tree known for the water that flows from its trunk. Because the trunk is hollow and the underground water system below, when the water level rises during the rainy season or when the snow melts, the pressure causes the water to flow up the trunk and out through the cracks, creating the phenomenon of a “self-watering tree.”
**2. Sharp Ice Blocks at Lake Cildir, Türkiye**
In the spring, when the ice melts, the ice on the lake begins to break into sharp pieces and pile up along the shore, creating a bizarre scene that resembles a “sea of sharp ice.”
**3. The “Slushie” Phenomenon in Canada’s Salt Lake**
In Canada, because the water contains salt, when the weather is cold, the lake forms a layer of liquid ice like a “slushie” – shaved ice drink – creating an impressive scene.
**4. Laminar Flow Phenomenon**
When the water flows out in a fixed direction and at a steady speed, the water appears to be standing still. This phenomenon occurs when water flows through a smooth hole, without disturbance, creating a “smooth” flow that is difficult to detect to the naked eye.
**5. Giant Whirlpool in Latvia**
In the Dviete River, Latvia, in the spring, a giant whirlpool sucks in everything from wood to rocks. It acts as a natural drain, sucking water and debris into an underground channel and sending them to another river, creating a scene that is both majestic and terrifying.
**6. Glowing Seawater Due to Plankton**
On some beaches, when plankton are stirred up, they glow due to a natural defense mechanism. In Los Angeles, in 2020, this phenomenon caused the sea water to emit a blue light when the waves crashed on the shore, creating a magical scene at night.
**7. Giant sea foam**
In some coastal areas, when strong waves hit polluted sea water containing dead algae and pollutants, a large amount of sea foam is created. In 2022, Hurricane Yakecan caused a huge amount of foam to cover an entire coastline in Uruguay.
**8. Water tornado**
Water tornadoes are large swirling currents of water that can pull objects into their center. This is a powerful and dangerous natural phenomenon when encountered at sea, but at the same time, it is a rare sight when witnessed from a distance.
Each phenomenon is a testament to the power and wonder of nature, leaving us all the more amazed by the ordinary things that hold the potential to impress.
There are some strange and dangerous water phenomena in nature, from square waves to bubble rings and divergence.
**Square waves** are when two waves cross each other, creating intertwined squares of water. This is extremely dangerous because the current is strong and difficult to escape, which can cause swimmers to be swept away and risk drowning.
**Bubble rings** are underwater phenomena where bubbles form vortexes due to water pressure. These bubbles can also be created by Beluga whales in the wild and in captivity, when they create bubble rings for fun.
**Divergence** is when two different bodies of water do not mix, forming a distinct boundary. A typical example is where the Fraser River flows into the Strait of Georgia in Canada, with the river carrying more dense silt. Another example is in Skagen, Denmark, where the Baltic Sea and the North Sea meet, but do not mix due to differences in salt concentration.
**Lake MacDonnell** in Australia features three different colored bodies of water – pink, green, and blue. The pink lake is especially caused by Dunaliella salina algae and halobacteria bacteria that grow in the saltwater environment, creating a unique pink hue.
**Hormuz Island in Iran** features red shores and seawater. This red color is due to soil rich in iron oxide, also known as Gelack, which when mixed with seawater creates a blood-red color, looking mysterious and unique.
Each phenomenon represents the beauty and power of nature, from dangerous to magical, and has an irresistible appeal.
