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China: Dust Devil Spotted Whirling in Gobi Desert, Haixi

A dust devil appeared in the Gobi Desert, in Heidushan, Haixi, on August 17. According to Ms. Xia, who filmed the scene, the miniature tornado danced across the terrain like a restless spirit, leaving trails of dust behind as it shifted unpredictably over the barren land.

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jade Lake - China

Jade Lake - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Because of the difference in its depth and the concentration of minerals in the water, the Jade Lake takes on a number of hues, making it a popular scenic spot. Photo by Xinhua/Du Xiaowei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Wang Bo)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aiken Spring - China

Aiken Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Aiken Spring in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aiken Spring is dubbed the "Eye of the Earth." This rare geological wonder forms a unique pupil shape from above, with spring water and surrounding deep red sediments resembling an eye embedded in the land. (Xinhua/Du Xiaowei)

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Aerial views of Yadan landform in China's Qaidam Basin

STORY: Aerial views of Yadan landform in China's Qaidam Basin DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qaidam Basin STORYLINE: Some Saturn's ring-like landscapes were recently captured by a drone camera in Mangya City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Mangya is located in the Qaidam Basin area. It's a kind of Yadan landform. The Yadan landform is formed through wind erosion and geological processes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xining, China. (XHTV)

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