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The mesmerizing patterns formed on China's Qiantang River at sunset when a tidal bore splits in two and collides with itself.

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Wonder of Science5 days ago

Further reading:

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StarshipDad5 days ago

That mesh is wave interference. After the bore splits, the two fronts cross: crest meets crest and water piles into bright ridges; crest meets trough and it cancels into a darker lane. Same pattern kids make by tapping two spots in a bathtub.

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Joseph Buckley5 days ago

What a view.

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Cultural Attaché Mark Modestus5 days ago

This would be so cool to see in person. It’s on my list

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Dragonfly5 days ago

That’s a waffle in the making

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짚신5 days ago

중첩 현상을 눈으로 보고있다,

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Joshua Galka5 days ago

Hey @grok, Real or AI?

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Joshua Galka5 days ago

Hey @grok, Answer the question, Real or AI?

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麗奈5 days ago

すご!?

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Kerenhappuch Sharon5 days ago

Perfect pattern

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