30 Awe Inspiring Images That Show The Power Of Mother Nature

1. Firenado

Image Source - loveexploringThis image captured in Malibu, California, USA, shows a firenado that is sometimes referred to as a fire whirl. Made up of a mix of flames and ash these occur when intense heat and turbulent wind meet. Run if you see one, as they can also suck in nearby debris similar to a Tornado.

2. Aurora Lights

Image Source - freeyorkClassed as a once in a lifetime experience, the world-famous Aurora Lights are visible from several countries across the globe including Iceland, Scotland, and Russia. This natural wonder is the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind.

3. Tornado

Image Source - loveexploringThe aftermath of a Tornado can be life-changing, this picture shows the devastating impact of a rare twister hitting Kaiyuan in northeastern China back in 2019. Killing 6 people and injuring 190, buildings were also left without power or destroyed and cars overturned.

4. Tsunami

Image Source - loveexploringShowing the destruction from an impact of a Tsunami that hit Carita, Indonesia back in December 2018. This image captures these scene which killed more than 200 people and injured more than 800! This was thought to have been caused by the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano.

5. Lava Lake

Image Source - stackerA bottle of sun cream may not be enough if you're visiting Lava Lake in Ethiopia. Located within the active, 2,011-foot-high volcano in Erta Ale, the level of this raging reservoir of lava has dropped in recent years resulting in a cloud of thick smoke bellowing from the volcano.

6. Monsoon Floods

Image Source - loveexploringMaking more than 1 million people homeless and killing more than 400, heavier than usual monsoon rain created this heartbreaking flood in Kerala, India in 2018. Whilst making the local vegetation a bit greener this natural disaster also came with dire consequences.

7. Super Cell Thunderstorm

Image Source - loveexploringCertain to distract you from driving on the open roads this amazing snap shows a super cell storm travelling through the fields of Kansas, USA. Also known as rotating thunderstorms they can cause heavy hail, flooding, thunderstorms, and even tornados.

8. The Great Barrier Reef

Image Source - loveexploringKnown worldwide and perfect for a weekend spent scuba diving, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system across the globe and home to 1,500 species of fish. Consisting of more than 900 islands and stretching over 1,553 miles, this natural beauty can even be seen from space!

9. Volcano

Image Source - loveexploringThis image captures the volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland in 2010, which discharged volcanic ash into the atmosphere. This caused massive air travel disruption across the globe for over a week and led to a large number of evacuations in Iceland.

10. Mount Everest

Image Source - loveexploringOver 60 million years old, Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain above sea level measuring a whopping 29,029 feet. This world-famous landmark, which thousands of people have attempted to climb was originally formed by tectonic plates pushing against each other.

11. Cyclone

Image Source - loveexploringThis image displays the carnage of Cyclone Kenneth which hit Mozambique in April 2019. Destroying over 3,500 homes, killing 52 people, and causing more than 35,000 people to be evacuated, this is one of the strongest cyclones to hit the region since records began.

12. Waves

Image Source - loveexploringFancy a night at this lighthouse? You're guaranteed to be deprived of sleep here, as the sound of crashing waves hit Portugal’s Felgueiras Lighthouse in Porto. Marking the entrance of both the River Douro and the Atlantic Ocean you might want to reach for the life jacket, especially on windy days.

13. Lava Flows

Image Source - loveexploringHot stuff! Whilst this may look pretty, don't be fooled as lava can and will destroy anything that gets in its way and at the same time can also create new land. This photo shows fresh lava from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano pouring into the Pacific Ocean.

14. Frozen Lake

Image Source - stackerThis natural ice sculpture is Lake Baikal in Russia and it's the world's oldest freshwater lake. Also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the surface of the lake freezes five times a year and creates a huge ice desert, so not the ideal location for a spot of skinny dipping.

15. Dust Storm

Image Source - inspiremoreTurning day into night and also known as sandstorms, dust storms arise when a strong wind blows loose sand from a dry surface. North Africa, the Arabian peninsula, Central Asia and China are the regions that see the most storms and some can be up to 5,200 feet high!

16. Gas Crater

Image Source - loveexploringLocated in Turkmenistan and known as the gates of hell, this picture shows the Darvaza gas crater which is a natural gas field and has been constantly burning since the 1970's when scientists set it alight to remove a small amount of natural gas escaping from the crater.

17. The Angel Of Death

Image Source - freeyorkIn most Native American tribes, Owls signify death. The picture above catches the moment seconds before this poor mouse went to mouse heaven. The evidence is shown via the imprint in the snow. The owl is silent yet predatory, be careful when you're next taking a stroll in the woods.

18. Jaguar Attacks Crocodile

Image Source - freeyorkThe law of the jungle is that the strongest survive! Possessing the power to be able to kill a crocodile in one bite, this Jaguar lurks hidden in the water using its stalk-and-ambush strategy before pouching on its victim. The Jaguar has the strongest jaw strength of all big cats.

19. The Dragon’s Skull

Image Source - freeyorkYou wouldn't want to wake up to this banging on your window at night! The Antirrhinum also known as the Snapdragon or Dragon Flower is a very weird and wonderful seed pod. The features of a skull develop once the flower dies. Halloween costume for 2023 anyone?

20. Crabeater Seal Teeth

Image Source - freeyorkCrabeater Seals from Antarctica have evolved a sieve-like tooth structure and have the most specialised teeth in the carnivore world. This allows them to swim through swarms of krill and filter out the tiny crustaceans from seawater like a sieve. Easy work!

21. Albino Humpback Whale

Image Source - freeyorkYou'll be lucky to spot one of these out on the open sea. The rare Albino Humpback Whale has an all white appearance, the most well known is Migaloo who was first spotted swimming off the coast off Byron Bay in Australia in 1991 and is the only known all-white humpback whale.

22. Kangaroo inside the pouch

Image Source - freeyorkThe baby kangaroo, called a joey, spends about 235 days in the womb and the mother can actually determine the sex of their child. If required, they can even pause the birth when environmental factors are likely to diminish the chance of the young surviving.

23. Tasmanian Giant Crab

Image Source - freeyorkCheck out the Tasmanian giant crab, which is one of the largest crabs in the world. They can weigh in at a whopping 17.6kg and have a diet that consists of gastropods and starfish. Cannibalism is also known to occur within the species, , its a crab eat crab world out there!

24. Bismuth Crystals

Image Source - freeyorkBismuth is a chemical element and is 86% as dense as lead. Discovered in ancient times, the crystals were long considered to be the element that had the highest atomic mass whose nuclei do not spontaneously decay. However, it was later discovered to be extremely weakly radioactive.

25. Meteorite.

Image Source - freeyorkWho knew a collision of asteroids could make something so beautiful? These are amber inclusions of olivine in a meteorite. These all come in different shapes and sizes, and the textures and compositions also vary. However, tend to be very low in metal.

26. Common Gliding Lizard

Image Source - freeyorkYou won't see this at your local zoo! Also known as Draco Sumatranus, the common gliding lizard, is a species that is mainly found in Southeast Asia. This lizard stands out from the rest with elongated ribs and skin flaps on the sides of its body allowing it allow it to glide between tree trunks.

27. Human Blood Vessels

Image Source - freeyorkHuman blood vessels are components of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the human body. The Shanghai Science & Technology Museum in China has arteries of the hand and the lower limb on display. These vessels transport blood cells, nutrients, and oxygen to the tissues of the body.

28. Cuban Land Snail

Image Source - freeyorkWith it's magnificent appearance the Cuban land snail also known as priotrochatella, is critically endangered due to the exploitation of marble quarries that form their habitat from the local tourist industry. The snails can be found on calcareous rocks and in caves.

29. Butterfly-fish

Image Source - freeyorkHench! Known for their greatly enlarged pectoral fins. The butterfly fish are known to walk along sandy sea floors while looking for food. They have heavy, protective scales and the undersides of their huge pectoral fins are brightly coloured, perhaps to fend off predators.

30. Exocoetidae (Flying Fish)

Image Source - freeyorkIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a fish. The Exocoetidae are a family of marine fish who are also known as the flying fish. The main reason for this behaviour is thought to escape from underwater predators which include swordfish, mackerel and tuna.