Fascinating Facts About Nature

Did you know volcanoes can create lightning? <break time="1.0s" /> It’s called a “dirty thunderstorm.” <break time="1.0s" /> Ash particles collide

and build static electricity. That’s what sparks the lightning. 2

Did you know Earth’s rotation is slowing down? <break time="1.0s" /> Each century, our days get 1.7

milliseconds longer. <break time="1.0s" /> The Moon’s gravity is gently pulling on Earth. That’s what slows

the spin. 3 Did you know snow isn’t actually white? <break time="1.0s" /> It’s colorless ice

crystals. <break time="1.0s" /> They reflect all visible light. That makes snow look white.

4 Did you know mountains are still growing? <break time="1.0s" /> Mount Everest rises about 4 millimeters

each year. <break time="1.0s" /> Tectonic plates are pushing upward. That’s why the Himalayas keep rising.