7 GLOWING WONDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

08 DEC, 2023

Tanushree Debbarma

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At night, natural and human-made wonders worldwide come to life with shining lights and shimmering reflections, such as bioluminescent bays and caves filled with glowworms.

glowing in the dark

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Ghost Mushroom Lane in Glencoe, South Australia, is famous for the bioluminescent ghost mushrooms that emit an eerie greenish glow in the dark during cooler months.

1. GHOST MUSHROON LANE

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Daan Roosegaarde's Netherlands cycle path, inspired by Van Gogh's "Starry Night," provides a distinctive and artistic cycling experience with solar-powered LED lights.

2. van gogh-roosegaarde cycle path

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Jersey, UK, features a natural phenomenon where specific marine worms emit a captivating blue-green glow through bioluminescence along the shoreline at night.

3. bioluminescent beach worms

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4. glowing termite mounds

The termite mounds in Emas National Park, Brazil, emit a soft bioluminescent glow, creating a unique and enchanting nighttime display.

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5. WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand are famous for their mesmerizing display of glowworms, illuminating the dark caves with enchanting blue light.

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6. BIOLUMINESCENCE, KRABI THAILAND

Krabi, Thailand, showcases bioluminescence where the water glows at night, creating a magical experience for fortunate observers due to bioluminescent organisms.

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Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar, is famous for its mesmerizing bioluminescent plankton emitting a captivating blue glow.

7. BIOLUMINESCENSE, RADHANAGAR BEACH

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Bioluminescent bays, emit a captivating blue or greenish glow through a chemical reaction when disturbed with a total of five around the world.

BIOLUMINESCENCE AROUND THE WORLD