According to an ancient Greek philosopher, scientist and healer all matter is comprised of four elements: earth, water, fire and air and associated these four elements with gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. In more contemporary cosmologies these elements have been used to relate and contrast ideas of substance, feelings, energy and thought respectively. Our scientific classifications have evolved but these four elements still inform our understanding of amazing elemental natural formations and phenomenal wonders of the world.
15 Elemental Earth Formations and Phenomena: The Earth is an amazing place but many of its most phenomenal formations are so massive and expansive they can only be truly appreciated from the sky or from space. From gigantic alluvial fans to sweeping impact craters and darkened caves to brilliant coral reefs here are fifteen amazing natural land formations from around the planet.
15 Elemental Water, Snow and Ice Formations and Phenomena: Everyone knows that most of the surface of the Earth is covered in water and ice, but this essential element takes many more forms than those we take for granted. From gigantic glaciers and deafening waterfalls to jagged fields of ice and majestic fjords here are fifteen of the world’s most awe-inspiring water, snow and ice formations.
12 Elemental Fire and Light Formations and Phenomena: The element of fire is a harbinger of destruction and life depending upon its form and intensity. Someday the sun will destroy the Earth but for now it provides essential heat and light to life on the planet. From the renewing power of forest fires to the awesome energy of lightning and the beautiful nighttime light formations of the atmosphere here are twelve dazzling light and fire phenomena.
10 Elemental Sky and Cloud Formations and Phenomena: Clouds and weather produce some of the most stunning yet transient natural artworks of Mother Nature, all the more beautiful during those rare moments they are captured on film or video. From brilliant rainbows and uncanny sprites to miraculous mirages and other crazy cloud formations here are ten beautiful sky, cloud and weather phenomena.
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19 Comments
November 6th, 2008 at 2:34 am
I like
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
lets do somethig about this. I llive in the forest and i can’t imagine that people can be so insenitive..where are we headed..
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January 27th, 2009 at 8:20 am
The picture of the fire was taken outside of Durango CO during the
grate fire. I know because I was wrangling horses right there where the picture was taken.
January 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am
You are great!
January 29th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Do something about what? Did I miss something or are these not natural phenomena? We should be complaining about Aurora Borealis or Crepuscular Rays? Actually those two are okay but it’s those Alluvial Fans that have REALLY got to go!
The earth shall spin long after we are gone just as it did long before we came. We are of the ecosystem just like any other living organism. Let’s understand our place, get some humility and perspective. Homo sapien sapiens are but a flea bite on God’s ass…..watch out for the chalomine my friends….watch out for the chalomine….
February 26th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
You are the best, incredibly photos!
March 25th, 2009 at 6:13 am
The images are very beautiful but where can i see them in higher resolution?
June 25th, 2009 at 2:19 am
picture is nice but the layout design website is not well.
June 25th, 2009 at 2:19 am
picture is nice but the layout design website is not well.
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