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Jet Takes Off STRAIGHT Into the Sky
Jet Takes Off STRAIGHT Into the Sky
Nov 5, 2024
This isn’t your average jetliner take off. The stomach-dropping video follows a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as it launches into the air at nearly a 30 degree pitch. Even if you're not scared of flying, you'll cringe imagining what take-off would look like from inside that airplane. Don’t worry — this isn’t a passenger flight. The jetliner put on the stomach-churning show at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Incredible Airplanes A United Airlines 757 passes a billboard on...
20 Hidden Waterfalls and Swimming Holes (PHOTOS)
20 Hidden Waterfalls and Swimming Holes (PHOTOS)
Nov 5, 2024
Many of the earth's most stunning natural wonders are hidden from view. Here, we take a look at 20 secluded—but spectacular—waterfalls and natural pools around the world. Some of these spots require visitors to go off the beaten path, but the scenic rewards are worth the effort. Iceland may be known for its , but it is also a country dotted with stunning waterfalls. Gullfoss is perhaps its most known waterfall, and one of the country's most visited attractions, but...
'Hawai'i Nights' Unveils the Darker Beauty of Paradise (PHOTOS)
'Hawai'i Nights' Unveils the Darker Beauty of Paradise (PHOTOS)
Nov 5, 2024
Astrophotographer and night photographerRogelio Bernal Andreo takes you on a journey to the darker side of paradise in his flawless and stunning collection, 'Hawai'i Nights.' The Hawaiian islands are beautiful in every way, from the white sandy beaches and majestic mountains to powerful volcanoes and scenic highways. Most tourists enjoy the island by day, basking in the sun's glorious rays and soaking in the ocean's crystal waves. But here's a little secret: the islands are even more captivating and mysterious...
Terrifying Plane Landing Caught on Camera
Terrifying Plane Landing Caught on Camera
Nov 5, 2024
Anyone who has experienced bad turbulance will agree that it doesn't take much to turn a calm flight into a nightmare. A few flights attempting to land at Leeds Bradford Airport inWest Yorkshire, England on January 9, 2015 experienced this type of intense turbulance, as seen in the video above. The plane is shown swinging from side to side in the gale force winds. Even when the plane eventually hits the ground, the impact almost forces the nose of the...
Thousands Brave Cold for Ice Fishing Festival in South Korea (PHOTOS)
Thousands Brave Cold for Ice Fishing Festival in South Korea (PHOTOS)
Nov 5, 2024
A man bites one of the fish he caught during the Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival on January 10, 2015 in Hwacheon-gun, South Korea. The annual event attracts thousands and features a mountain trout ice fishing competition, where participants compete with traditional lures or bare hands. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) More than 300,000 locals and tourists braved sub-zero temperatures over the weekend and flocked to a frozen river in Gangwon Province in South Korea to catch mountain trout with their...
She's Freaking Out. You'll Understand Why
She's Freaking Out. You'll Understand Why
Nov 5, 2024
A group of friends was enjoying a day at Wellington Scorching Bay in New Zealand when the unexpected happened. An insect flies into a girl's hair -- and her reaction is priceless. Matt Sampson has more on the video that'll leave your skin crawling. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Beaches Made of Glass ...
40 Incredible Places To Visit At Night (PHOTOS)
40 Incredible Places To Visit At Night (PHOTOS)
Nov 5, 2024
While most landmarks are best visited during the day, there are some destinations that truly transform at night - from wildlife reserves to cityscapes, jungles to national parks. Click through the slideshow above to see 40 spots across the globe that are best experienced after dark. Half built, half-carved into rock and surrounded by mountains, Petra is an example of one such place changes after the sun has set. As , this destination becomes even more impressive when it is...
Stunning Photos of Yunnan's Disappearing Paddy Fields
Stunning Photos of Yunnan's Disappearing Paddy Fields
Nov 5, 2024
The unique environment of China's paddy fields offer a beautiful palette for photographers to work with. Varying light conditions lend an array of colors to the water-soaked land. This particular charm is what first drove photographer Samuel Peck to the paddy fields of Yunnan, China. But in a few years, the view might not be around for people to enjoy. The paddy fields are currently under threat due to urbanization and tourism. (MORE: ) "The traditional image of China's farmers...
'Angel Formation' Photographed in Northern Lights
'Angel Formation' Photographed in Northern Lights
Nov 5, 2024
((Caters/Jón Hilmarsson)) PhotographerJón Hilmarsson had braved the Icelandic cold to witness the beauty of the Northern Lights many times before, but a recent photo shoot revealed some things he had never seen. "This was the most beautiful and vivid northern light display I have ever seen," Hilmarsson told Caters."We usually see green auroras but that night I saw bright green, red and purple colour, which is very unusual." The image above shows the majestic and colorful display, but it also...
British Airways Plane Struck By Lightning on Flight From Gatwick to Glasgow
British Airways Plane Struck By Lightning on Flight From Gatwick to Glasgow
Nov 5, 2024
(AP Photo/Jack Plunkett) Passengers on a British Airways flight from Gatwick Airport to Glasgow said all they could do was pray. Lightning and thunder were crashing around the Airbus A319 , according to the Daily Mail. When gusty winds forced the pilot to change direction of the landing, the plane was struck by a bolt of lightning. People inside the plane described the strike as a loud bang and a flash of orange, the Daily Mail also reported. One man...
Minnehaha Falls a Frozen Winter Wonderland in Minneapolis (PHOTOS)
Minnehaha Falls a Frozen Winter Wonderland in Minneapolis (PHOTOS)
Nov 5, 2024
A famous American waterfall has frozen over for the winter, creating a marvelous array of giant icicles and frosty formations. And you may be surprised just how easy it is to see it for yourself. Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis has long been a draw for tourists. The state of Minnesota tried to make it the first state park beginning in 1885, but ultimately lacked the funds. Instead, the city of Minneapolis bought the land and made it a city park...
Video Shows Plane Struggling to Land in Heavy Winds
Video Shows Plane Struggling to Land in Heavy Winds
Nov 5, 2024
Another day, another difficult landing for an airplane in the United Kingdom. The video above shows heavy winds forcing a plane back and forth as it tries to land, nearly turning the plane sideways. Landing an airplane in difficult U.K. winds isn't easy. So it shouldn't be surprising that so many videos show up with airplanes struggling to get on the ground at airports such as Birmingham Airport. "As with all U.K. airports, Birmingham Airport experiences challenging weather conditions occasionally,...
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