"Gates of Hell" - Zones have been discovered on Earth where the laws of physics don't work

Mysterious Anomalies of Earth: Scientific Secrets and Mystical Phenomena

Our world obeys strict laws of physics. However, there are places where these laws seem to be violated. Mysterious anomalies, strange natural phenomena, and scientific puzzles attract researchers and tourists. But in most cases, phenomena that seem mystical still find scientific explanations. Let's look at several such unique locations.

"Devil's Kettle" - disappearing water

In Judge C.R. Magney State Park (Minnesota, USA), the Brule River splits into two streams: one continues downstream, while the other disappears into a mysterious hole. This place is called the "Devil's Kettle." For a long time, no one knew where the water went, despite numerous attempts to solve the mystery. Tourists threw various objects into the whirlpool - from ping-pong balls to GPS trackers, but nothing appeared at the exit.

Scientists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conducted studies and found that the water flow rate before and after the "Devil's Kettle" is almost identical. This confirms that the water doesn't disappear but connects with the main riverbed under the surface. As for the objects, they are probably just ground up by powerful water flows in the pool that forms under the waterfall.

"Gravity Valley" - anti-gravity illusion

In Oregon (USA), there is a mysterious "Gravity Valley," where objects seem to roll uphill, and people look taller or shorter depending on their position. However, this phenomenon has a scientific explanation.

Optical illusions arising from landscape features can mislead human vision and vestibular system. If the horizon is not visible, the brain orients itself to surrounding objects that may be tilted at an angle. This creates the impression that objects are moving "upward," although in reality they are simply following the natural slope of the terrain.

Lake Natron - "stone statues" of animals

Lake Natron in Tanzania is famous for its waters turning dead animals into what look like petrified remains. The alkaline water with high concentrations of carbonates and minerals corrodes the skin and eyes of living creatures not adapted to such conditions. Carbonate deposits also preserve animal bodies, giving them the appearance of stone statues.

Additionally, the lake poses a danger to migratory birds. Its surface strongly reflects light, creating a mirror illusion, causing birds to lose their way, descend too low, and fall into the water where they cannot take off again.

Magnetic Hill - cars driving uphill

In Ladakh (India), there is a Magnetic Hill where cars left in neutral gear seemingly roll uphill by themselves. Many believe this is related to a powerful magnetic field, but research shows that the effect is more likely due to an optical illusion.

Physics students from Rajasthan measured the magnetic field in the hill area and found that its strength is too small to affect cars. As in the "Gravity Valley," the cause of the phenomenon lies in the peculiarities of the terrain and visual deceptions creating the illusion of movement in the opposite direction.

"Gates of Hell" - eternal flame of the desert

In Turkmenistan, in the Karakum Desert, there is the Darvaza gas crater, known as the "Gates of Hell." It has been burning continuously for over 50 years.

The crater formed in 1971 when Soviet geologists exploring for oil encountered a gas pocket. As a result of soil collapse, a giant funnel formed from which natural gas began to escape. To prevent its spread, geologists decided to ignite the gas, expecting it to burn out in a few days. However, the fire has not gone out to this day, creating a fascinating spectacle.

Such natural anomalies cause amazement and admiration, but most of them have scientific explanations. However, this doesn't prevent them from remaining some of the most mysterious places on Earth, attracting travelers and researchers from around the world.

Source: tech.onliner.by