These 7 Unexplained Natural Phenomenon In Wyoming Will Baffle You
Each state has its own natural phenomena and Wyoming is no exception. Even if you are a skeptic, the natural phenomenon found in Wyoming will leave you scratching your head. The following natural occurrences are fascinating.
The Periodic Intermittent Spring is located 5 miles east of Afton. The Spring is a cold water geyser with a flow cycle that stops and then starts up again from late summer through the winter. The water flows out of a ledge and cascades down the hill to Swift Creek. The flow stops and then after 12 to 18 minutes, it starts to flow again. This spring is the largest of the three intermittent springs in the world.
Killpecker Sand Dunes are located just north of Rock Springs in the Red Desert. These dunes are one of seven in the world that sing. Visitors hear whistling or roaring sounds at the dunes.
"The Sinks" is known as a river that mysteriously disappears. It's located just outside of Lander. The Popo Agie River flows out of the Wind River Mountains, curves into a cave, and goes underground and disappears. Further down, the river re-emerges in a pool called "The Rise." More water flows at The Rise than was originally in the Sinks which is another unexplained phenomenon.
The sounds at Yellowstone Lake come out of nowhere. Visitors have claimed to hear "ethereal organ music" in the distance. It grows more intense overhead and then fades away. These sounds have been documented since 1890.
Devils Tower is located in Crook County near Hulett and Sundance. After a volcanic eruption, the lava cools down quickly. As it does, the lava shrinks and cracks into hexagonal columns. Devils Tower has basalt columns that are extremely unusual that are 100 meters in length.
6. Crack In Bighorn Mountains
Here is a rather recent development as far as natural phenomena goes. A large crack has opened up in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The crack, which appeared over a span of two weeks, is many stories deep in areas. There is no explanation for the opening up of the earth in this area.
7. Unexplained Noises In The Sky
This phenomena comes from the sky instead of the ground. People have reportedly heard siren like noises coming from the skies over Cheyenne and Laramie. There is no explanation for these strange noises either.
Have you experienced any of these natural phenomenon?
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