@hayatt.bahiruu: Off the coast of Mauritius, a stunning illusion makes it look like a waterfall is plunging straight into the ocean. Here’s how it formed, why it still baffles visitors and why this island should be on your bucket list.....🧵At first glance, it looks like the seafloor is dropping into a dark underwater void. But it’s not a waterfall. It’s a trick of light, sand and sea.The “underwater waterfall” illusion forms where the Mascarene Plateau suddenly drops 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) into the Indian Ocean. Strong currents pull sand over the edge, and sunlight refracting off the shallows does the rest.Why your brain thinks it’s real: ▶️Bright blue = shallow water+sand ▶️Dark blue = deep sea ▶️The gradient mimics motion It creates a natural optical illusion that is only visible from above.

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