China: Crab Seen Releasing Black Smoke-Like Plumes in Fujian

A crab in Fujian, China, was seen releasing thick black smoke-like streams from its mouth on October 25, 2025, astonishing viewers online. Video shows the crab sitting in a tank as dark plumes cloud the water, leaving onlookers baffled by the strange phenomenon.

China: Massive Flock of Crows Creates Eerie Sky Over Qiqihar

On October 14, 2025, a huge flock of crows filled the sky over Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, forming a dark, swirling cloud that drew stunned onlookers and filled the air with the sound of hundreds of wings.

China: Swarming Insects Create Ominous Scene Under City Lights in Hunan

This video, captured in Hunan on September 7, shows a troubling nighttime scene where swarms of flying insects gathered in massive clusters, forming a dense, dark cloud under the city lights. Experts explained online that these were not locusts but rather whiteflies or planthoppers.

China: Massive Dark Cloud Engulfs City Skyline in Zhanjiang

A massive dark cloud rolled into Zhanjiang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, swiftly engulfing half of the city’s skyline.

China: Typhoon Kajiki Darkens Sky Over Sanya Bay, Hainan

On August 25, 2025, dramatic skies were recorded over Sanya Bay in southern China’s Hainan province as Typhoon Kajiki approached. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, signaling the storm’s strength. Online, many compared it to last year’s typhoon, which left lasting fears. For locals by the sea, typhoons are common, but the power of Kajiki drew wide attention.

China: Silent Lightning Flashes Captured on Plane Over Beijing’s Night Sky

Thunderstorm cloud with silent lightning was captured from a plane over Beijing’s night sky on August 6. These silent lightning flashes, known scientifically as cloud lightning, occurred within a thunderstorm cell and were so frequent that they created a rhythmic light show against the dark cloud mass.

China: Rainbow Cloud Appears Over Storm in Shantou, Guangdong

Residents of Shantou, Guangdong, witnessed a breathtaking natural phenomenon on July 26. As storm clouds filled the sky, a vivid iridescent cloud—also known as a “rainbow cloud”—appeared above the dark mass. The colorful formation glowed with rainbow-like hues, resembling a radiant halo that gave the storm a magical, almost surreal aura.

China: Ominous Clouds Captured Near Hainan as Typhoon Wipha Approaches

On July 19, 2025, a resident in Hainan, China, captured the ominous approach of Typhoon Wipha as dark, swirling clouds loomed over the sea. The video showed the typhoon’s outer bands turning the sky gray and turbulent, creating an eerie sense of pressure as the storm neared the coast.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Florida Skies

A massive, ominous shelf cloud was seen over eastern Central Florida, Florida on Thursday, May 29.

Views of the 2026 Winter Olympics host in Italy

Views of the 2026 Winter Olympics host in Italy

A dark cloud is seen above Val di Fiemme, Italy, on January 2, 2025. Val di Fiemme will host the cross-country skiing and ski jumping competitions of the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

Songhua River Under Dark Clouds in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Photo taken on the evening of June 14, 2024 shows the banks of the Songhua River under dark clouds in Jilin City, Jilin province, China.