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Sand Fulgurites

Glass sculptures in the sand

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Caro Henry
Sep 30, 2023
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Sand fulgurite on a beach
Art by semerokozlyat

In the domain where tumultuous skies clash with the earth's essence, a celestial dance unfolds, leaving behind an enigmatic trace of its heavenly power. When mighty lightning bolts descend upon the sandy terrains, a rare alchemy takes place, birthing masterpieces forged in the heart of thunderous storms. These mesmerizing creations, known as fulgurites, bear witness to the electrifying union of nature's might and the humble grains of sand as they fuse into delicate glass sculptures of diverse shapes and sizes.

Imagine a barren expanse of golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. As a tempest brews on the horizon, tension mounts in the atmosphere. Then, with a deafening clap that reverberates through the very core of existence, the heavens unleash their fury, sending bolts of lightning streaking across the darkened sky.

In that fleeting moment, the lightning strikes with such ferocity that the very sand beneath it is transformed into a fiery cauldron of molte…

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