Video of 'Reverse Waterfall' at Naneghat in Western Ghats Goes Viral; Here's The Science Behind The Rare Phenomenon That Will Leave You in Awe of Mother Nature
An unusual phenomenon of a reverse waterfall in the Naneghat in Westerghats was captured on camera. The rare occurrence was shared on Twitter, and it has left netizens amazed! The viral clip has garnered more than 194K views so far.
Scientifically, waterfalls are supposed to occur when water falls down steep cliffsides. But a viral clip shared by Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shows a waterfall descending reverse! The flow of the water is seen in the opposite direction, which looks like it is evaporating and forming clouds. This phenomenon occurs when the wind speed magnitude is equivalent to and contrasting to the force of gravity. Reverse Cloud Waterfall Video Goes Viral! Watch Throwback Clip of the Unique Cloud Formation in Australia Taking Over the Internet!
Sheer Nature!
When the magnitude of wind speed is equal & opposite to the force of gravity. The water fall at its best during that stage in Naneghat of western ghats range.
Beauty of Monsoons. pic.twitter.com/lkMfR9uS3R
— Susanta Nanda IFS (@susantananda3) July 10, 2022
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