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Scary Plane Landing in Oklahoma Caught on Video
Scary Plane Landing in Oklahoma Caught on Video
Jan 17, 2024
A nearby news helicopter filmed one scary landing of a United plane descending intoWill Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to theWashington Post. The KFOR helicopter footage, seen above, shows the plane navigating 40-50 mph winds as it successfully lands on the runway. As the winds pick up, the plane is visibly tossed back and forth. Fortunately, some excellent piloting and maneuvering lead to a safe landing. MORE FROM WEATHER.COM: Pictures of Rain from Airplane Windows ...
World's Underground Attractions
World's Underground Attractions
Jan 17, 2024
There is a big world of thrilling attractions out there -- if you go underground, out of the weather. Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari takes us on a tour. ...
Second Largest Wooden Structure
Second Largest Wooden Structure
Jan 17, 2024
It's the second largest wooden structure in the world, and it's falling apart. ...
The Last Nomadic Tribe of the Himalayas (PHOTOS)
The Last Nomadic Tribe of the Himalayas (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
A temporary settlement of the last nomadic tribe of Raute in the far-west of Nepal. Normally the tribe stays only two to three months in one place, unless there is a death (when they will leave immediately the next day.) Photographer Ram Paudel spent five weeks photographing the lives of the last hunter-gatherer tribe of the Himalayan foothills. This nomadic Raute tribe subsists mainly by hunting monkeys, gathering food from the forests, and selling woodcrafts they make. (Ram Paudel) Documentary...
Spend the Night with Sharks in Airbnb's First Underwater Bedroom (PHOTOS)
Spend the Night with Sharks in Airbnb's First Underwater Bedroom (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
Airbnb's first underwater bedroom is located in Aquarium de Paris in France. The room is submerged in the aquarium's shark tank, so visitors can spend the night surrounded by 35 sharks. (Courtesy of Airbnb) There are some places that allow adventurers to dive with sharks, but now, there's a place for people who have less of a daredevil streak to sleep with sharks. Airbnb recently launched its first underwater bedroom—located at the Aquarium de Paris in France—where guests can spend...
PHOTOS: The Stunning Colors of the Sea Captured from Above
PHOTOS: The Stunning Colors of the Sea Captured from Above
Jan 17, 2024
You've heard it called the "deep blue sea," but when photographer Lisa Michele Burns captures images of the ocean from a helicopter, the angle and changing currents contribute to an explosion of colors—including shades of green, taupe and even yellow. "I've always lived by the sea and have witnessed waves, weather and tides change how the landscape looks from day to day," Burns told weather.com. "It's a constantly changing canvas to work with. Aerial photos go one step further in...
Photographer Captures Dreamy Skies and Wildlife of Tanzania (PHOTOS)
Photographer Captures Dreamy Skies and Wildlife of Tanzania (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
Architecture student Anatol Struna took stunning photographs of Tanzania's wildlife and landscape. (Anatol Struna) When architecture student Anatol Struna took an opportunity to volunteer on an architectural project in Tanzania, he fulfilled his dream to see—and photograph—the wonders of Africa. While photography is just a hobby for Struna, he recently committed to take more photos. He uses the medium to stress the importance of self-discovery. “Traveling is important to find yourself, to know your limits, to meet new people with...
Stunning Photos of Ice Fishing in Kazakhstan
Stunning Photos of Ice Fishing in Kazakhstan
Jan 17, 2024
Detroit-based photographer Aleksey Kondratyev, 22, spent two months this winter photographing the fishermen of the frozen Ishim River in Kazakhstan’s capital city of Astana. Wrapped in giant plastic bags to shield themselves against frigid winds, these fishermen can be seen out on the ice all winter long, braving temperatures that can drop as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. (Aleksey Kondratyev) Detroit-based photographer Aleksey Kondratyev, 22, spent two months this winter photographing the fishermen of the frozen Ishim River in...
10 Drowned Churches Around the World (PHOTOS)
10 Drowned Churches Around the World (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
Nothing reflects the culture and history of a town or country quite like the architecture of churches. But while many of these beautiful structures become cherished landmarks, many are abandoned and purposely drowned to make way for dams and reservoirs. Around the world, the towers and spires of abandoned churches—some dating back to the Middle Ages—can be seen peeking above the surface of intentionally flooded sites. In many cases, these crumbling, weather-beaten ruins are all that remain of the community...
TripAdvisor Names World’s Best Destinations of 2016 (PHOTOS)
TripAdvisor Names World’s Best Destinations of 2016 (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, announced the winners of its 2016 Traveler’s Choice Awards for the best global destinations. London was ranked in first place. Renown for its historical buildings and rich culture, London jumped five spots in TripAdvisor’s rankings from last year. Travelers praised the city for wealth of experiences it offers, from art museums to multicultural restaurants to lively pubs. (MORE: 50 Stunning Places to See in England) Also moving up in the rankings this year...
Spectacular Wildlife Photographs From Around the World by Will Burrard-Lucas
Spectacular Wildlife Photographs From Around the World by Will Burrard-Lucas
Jan 17, 2024
Rockhopper Penguins Showering, The Falkland Islands. (Burrard-Lucas Photography/topwildlifesites.com) From pandas to penguins to Tasmanian wombats, British photographer Will Burrard-Lucas, 32, travels the world to photograph wildlife in their natural habitats. “I just love spending time in remote and wild places,” Burrard-Lucas told weather.com. He has photographed wildlife in over 42 countries, typically spending at least four months a year traveling for his work. He also spent a year living and working in Zambia, home to the Luangwa Valley – his...
The Ethereal Beauty of Fog-Covered London (PHOTOS)
The Ethereal Beauty of Fog-Covered London (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
Photographer Radu Negru captures the view of London cloaked in thick fog. (Radu Negru) London is famous for its thick fog that can cover the entire city in a gray haze and offer very little visibility. It is precisely on these foggy days that Romanian photographer Radu Negru loves photographing the city he lives in. “I’ve always associated London with fog from watching classic BBC period dramas,” Radu Negru told weather.com. “[But it was only] when I was commuting early...
Skies of Concrete: Hidden Spaces Under the World's Bridges and Highways (PHOTOS)
Skies of Concrete: Hidden Spaces Under the World's Bridges and Highways (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
Shepherd’s Bush IV, London, England. (Gisela Erlacher) As cities grow and develop more rapidly than ever before, it's hard to think there are still "leftover" spaces hidden among the urbanized landscapes of the world. But that's exactly what Austrian architectural photographer Gisela Erlacherfound wedged between the massive megastructures of countries such as China, England, the Netherlands and Austria. Erlacher traveled to several cities to capture—and uncover—life in the overlooked spaces under bridges, highways and overpasses. The results are collected in...
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