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China: Surreal ‘Sky City’ Illusion Stuns Onlookers in Ngari, Tibet

On April 5, 2026, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, a video captured a surreal daytime scene where what appeared to be high-rise buildings emerged above the horizon. The structures seemed to hover in mid-air, partially obscured by layers of mist and clouds, creating the illusion of a distant city suspended in the sky.

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China: Powerful Icy Floodwaters Surge Through River Channel at Kanas Scenic Area

A sudden surge of icy floodwater tore through a river channel at Kanas Scenic Area in Altay, Xinjiang, on January 6, 2026. The footage captured powerful mountain floodwaters rushing downstream with tremendous force, carrying large chunks of ice that collided and churned as they sped through the channel. The fast-moving icy current swept relentlessly through the riverbed, with floating ice blocks crashing against each other in a churning, hazardous torrent. The dramatic scene unfolded after a group of tourists had crossed a safety barrier to take photos in the riverbed moments before the floodwaters struck.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video shows the remains of floating ice on the Chicago River in Chicago on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 2

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

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Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

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Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

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Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

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Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

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CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - A floating production storage and offloading oil tanker is under construction at CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 24, 2025.

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CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - A floating production storage and offloading oil tanker is under construction at CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 24, 2025.

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CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - A floating production storage and offloading oil tanker is under construction at CIMC Raffles Shandong Yantai Construction Base, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists dressed in professional cold resistant clothing float in the minus 40 degrees Celsius glacier of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River preparing to experience "ice floating" in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists dressed in professional cold resistant clothing float in the minus 40 degrees Celsius glacier of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River preparing to experience "ice floating" in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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