From Bitcoin to Blockchain: A Complete Guide to Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are not controlled by any central authority like banks or governments. They rely on blockchain technology, which distributes control across a network of nodes.
- 00:00:00 In this section, the narrator discusses several fascinating natural phenomena. The first is the Morning Glory Clouds, which are rare and occur in the Gulf of Carpentaria. These clouds form bands of roll clouds that travel at a rate of 10 to 20 meters per second. The Blood Rain is another intriguing phenomenon, where red rain falls from the sky. It was initially associated with superstitions but was later discovered to be caused by green algae particles. The Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole in Belize, is also mentioned, along with Lake Natron, a red-colored lake in Tanzania known for its high mineral and salt levels. Lastly, the Sailing Stones, which move on their own near the Death Valley National Park in California, are discussed, with various hypotheses being proposed to explain their movement.
- 00:05:00 In this section, the video discusses seven of the world’s most wonderful natural phenomena. The first phenomenon mentioned is the moving of stones due to ice sheets. This was solved using a time-lapse video footage that revealed the relationship between the ice and the motion of the stones. The second phenomenon is the eternal flame in New York, which is hidden behind a waterfall and fed by a natural gas seep. The third phenomenon is the Door to Hell in Turkmenistan, which is a natural gas field that has been burning continuously since 1971. The gas responsible for the phenomenon was originally thought to be oil, but it was discovered that it was actually a huge natural gas reserve. Despite attempts to burn it off, the gas has continued to burn for more than four decades. Finally, the video mentions the popularity of these natural phenomena among tourists, with 60,000 tourists visiting the Door to Hell since 2009.
