Beauty of Earth

05/06/2025

06/04/2025

That magical place by the sea. 🏠

Castel Meur, also known as 'La maison entre les rochers' or is a charming cottage wedged between two huge jagged rocks that has been drawing tourists to the otherwise quiet little village of plougrescant since the 19th century.

The house has her back turned towards the sea, against which her owner sought to protect her by building the house in a cradle between the two rocks to shield her from the violent storms that frequent this place. The tiny house was built in 1861, at a time when building permits did not exist, where anyone could build at will.

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06/04/2025

French Alps.

05/04/2025

Yosemite Valley Loop is one of the most gorgeous drives in California. 😍 This scenic drive loops around the entire Yosemite Valley passing some of the park’s main attractions like Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley Chapel, Lower Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan rock formation.

05/04/2025

As of 2025, approximately 10,000 active satellites orbit Earth, marking an unprecedented surge in satellite deployments driven by the exponential growth of space-based technology, satellite communications, and global internet infrastructure. A significant share of these satellites belong to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite internet worldwide, bridging the digital divide and revolutionizing telecommunications, remote connectivity, and broadband access. However, this rapid expansion has intensified concerns over space debris, orbital congestion, and satellite collision risks, posing a serious challenge to space sustainability, aerospace security, and the longevity of commercial space exploration. With more satellites crowding low Earth orbit (LEO), the probability of catastrophic collisions and fragmentation increases, creating thousands of high-velocity debris particles that threaten critical infrastructure, global positioning systems (GPS), Earth observation satellites, space stations, and future manned space missions. Even millimeter-sized debris traveling at hypersonic speeds can severely damage operational satellites, leading to multi-million-dollar losses and disrupting essential services such as weather forecasting, defense communications, financial transactions, and disaster management. To mitigate these risks, space agencies, defense organizations, and private aerospace companies are investing in advanced debris removal technologies, artificial intelligence-driven space traffic management, and next-generation satellite designs with automated de-orbiting mechanisms. While proactive initiatives such as laser-based debris clearing, autonomous robotic collectors, and AI-powered collision avoidance systems are in development, the rapid escalation of satellite launches underscores the urgent need for international regulatory frameworks, sustainable space policies, and coordinated space governance to ensure the long-term viability of orbital ecosystems and the future of commercial space exploration. The new space age demands cutting-edge solutions that balance technological innovation, economic growth, and environmental responsibility, making space traffic management and orbital sustainability one of the most pressing challenges for the global aerospace industry and emerging space economy.

05/04/2025

Dunluce Castle, perched dramatically on the edge of a basalt cliff on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, has a storied past dating back to the 13th century. Originally built by the McQuillan family, it later became the stronghold of the powerful MacDonnell clan. The castle's location made it a strategic fortification, but its precarious position also led to part of it collapsing into the sea during a fierce storm in 1639. Dunluce was eventually abandoned in the 17th century, leaving a hauntingly beautiful ruin behind. Today, it is a captivating tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the North Atlantic and a glimpse into Northern Ireland's medieval history.

05/04/2025

In the heart of Antarctica, nature creates an incredible sight: a red waterfall cascading through the perennial ice of the Taylor Glacier.
This phenomenon, known as Blood Falls, is even more fascinating than it appears.

Its intense color is not only due to oxidized iron but also to tiny iron-rich spheres created by small bacteria living in a salty lake hidden beneath a glacier.

When this water reaches the surface and encounters oxygen, it takes on such an intense red hue that it seems unreal in the Antarctic landscape.

The waterfall continues to flow even at subzero temperatures, creating a unique spectacle where science and beauty converge in a natural masterpiece.

And to think that this incredible ecosystem could provide us with clues about possible forms of life on other planets, such as Mars.
Nature always surprises us and knows how to surpass our imagination!

04/04/2025

Uluṟu in all its glory

03/04/2025

Last Full Moon as seen rising behind Devil's Tower in Wyoming, USA

03/04/2025

Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain measured from sea level, at 8,848.86 meters. But the real giant is Mauna Kea in Hawaii. From its base on the ocean floor to its summit, it measures 10,210 meters, surpassing Mount Everest by about 1,400 meters. Only a portion of Mauna Kea rises above the water, reaching 4,207 meters above sea level. Mount Everest is still the tallest mountain on Earth, but Mauna Kea is the real giant when you consider its total height: a giant hidden in the Pacific Ocean.

03/04/2025

"Broome's biggest tide of the year 10.63 metres! 🌊 The red dirt and turquoise water put on a spectacular show. Nature sure knows how to make a statement!

02/04/2025

For the first time ever, a camera has captured the breathtaking moment when hundreds of emperor penguin chicks took a daring leap from a towering ice cliff into the ocean below.

Wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory documented this remarkable event in Antarctica, where young penguins gathered at the edge of a 15-meter (about 50-foot) ice platform, preparing for their first dive into the sea. Huddled together like a group of nervous teenagers, they hesitated, waiting to see who would be the first to make the plunge. Once one penguin leapt, the rest followed in a dramatic cascade.

Typically, emperor penguin chicks take their first swim at around six months old, usually by sliding gently into the water or jumping from a small one-meter ledge. However, in this rare and astonishing footage captured by National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory, nearly 700 chicks found themselves in a precarious situation, forced to leap from a much higher 10-foot cliff in search of food.

More details/photos: https://www.beautyofplanet.com/baby-penguins-dive-off-50-foot-cliff-in-1st-of-its-kind-footage-from-national-geographic/

📸 Photo by Bertie Gregory
Text credit: Astonishing World