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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

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China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

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US: Volcanic Dust Devil Forms as Lava Fountains Erupt at Hawaii’s Kilauea

A volcanic dust devil formed near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Wednesday, July 9, as lava fountains shot up to 1,200 feet into the air.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast 2

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Bradenton in Manatee County.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota.

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China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

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Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 10, 2025 - Two manned aircraft (the "Tianmu Mountain 11" Vortex F1 intelligent ultra-light single-person low-altitude aircraft and the "Tianmu Mountain 12" range-extended tilt-wing eVTOL manned aircraft) were released at the Tianmushan Laboratory's Conference on the Integrated Development of Low-altitude economy, Education, Science and Technology, and Talent in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on May 10, 2025.

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

logo Mugello Circuit GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

logo Mugello Circuit GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon with the Mugello mountains in the background during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon and GTX 111 111 Racing AUS IRC GT Darren Currie Grant Donaldson during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GT4 421 Venture GBR Mercedes-AMG GT4 Neville Jones Christopher Jones Matthew George Matthew Higgins and GTX 702 Vortex V8 FRA Arnaud Gomez Olivier Gomez during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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US: Bitter Cold And Freezing Temperatures Hit Western New York

Cold weather hit New York on Monday, February 24, causing water pipes to freeze and icicles to form in Rochester and the surrounding areas.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 3

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 2

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Blankets Northeast As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Rochester, New York.

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US: Oswego County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Lake-Effect Snow Whiteout 2

Oswego County issued a state of emergency on February 18 after whiteout conditions from a lake-effect storm continued for the third consecutive day.

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US: Oswego County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Lake-Effect Snow Whiteout

Oswego County issued a state of emergency on February 18 after whiteout conditions from a lake-effect storm continued for the third consecutive day.

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Canada: Powerful Winter Storm Slams Nova Scotia With Heavy Snow And Strong Winds

A powerful winter storm swept through Nova Scotia on Tuesday, February 18, dumping heavy snow and bringing strong winds.　Environment Canada issued wind warnings for much of the province.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Intense Lake-Effect Snow To Upstate New York

A winter storm dumped intense lake-effect snow in Upstate New York on Monday, February 17. The National Weather Service issued a lake-effect snow warning, with several feet of snow expected in communities along the Lake Ontario shoreline.

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Canada: Heavy Snowfall Causes Travel Disruptions In Southern Ontario

Heavy snowfall impacted road conditions, transit, and air travel in Southern Ontario on Sunday, February 16. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for the area and warned that blowing snow could reduce visibility.

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US: Winter Storm Dumps Up To A Foot Of Snow In Michigan

Widespread snowfall in Michigan left up to a foot and a half of snow in many areas of the state on Sunday, February 16.

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US: Winter Storm Dumps Inches Of Snow Across Colorado

A winter storm moved into Colorado on Friday, January 17, and dumped several inches of snow on Saturday.

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360° landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360° landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360° landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360° landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360° landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal

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The Double Spiral Viewing Platform of City Island on The West Bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2024 shows the double spiral viewing platform of City Island on the west bank of Meixi Lake in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province. The platform looks like a "big vortex" rising from the lake when viewed from above. According to reports, the main body of this "whirlpool" viewing platform is a pure steel structure, about 35 meters high and about 86 meters in diameter. Its "vortex" shape is mainly composed of hundreds of ring units with completely different sizes and shapes and dozens of diagonal columns. From the ground floor of the platform, walk up the spiral road and get a panoramic view of the 360¡ã landscape. According to reports, the main body of the project is a pure steel structure building, with a total steel volume of about 7,000 tons, which is the largest double helix steel structure building in the world. Its complex and bizarre shape is mainly composed of 330 ring units of completely different sizes and shapes and 32 diagonal