China: Dramatic Mountain Mirage Captured Above Snowy Peak in Sichuan

A group of residents in Sichuan captured a dramatic mountain mirage on Tuesday, January 6, while admiring a snowcapped summit wrapped in thick mist. The fleeting scene showed clouds appearing to lift the peak into another realm as a shimmering mirage emerged above the snowy ridge.

Illustration - Summer Activities

Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74), MORZINE, MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL ON THE SUPER MORZINE RIDGE Photo by Jean Isenmann/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Cloud Fall Cascades Over Nanchuan’s Jinfo Mountain

This is the stunning moment that a mesmerizing waterfall cascaded down the eastern slope of Jinfo Mountain, leaving viewers in awe with its “cloud fall”-like appearance. On May 10, 2025, in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, the video showed thick white clouds dramatically tumbling down the mountain slope like a massive waterfall. The breathtaking spectacle occurred at the eastern foothills of Jinfo Mountain, a region that is known for its unique topography, which contributed to the formation of such rare natural phenomena. In the video, the clouds poured over the ridge in powerful streams, creating the illusion of liquid mist plunging from the peak. According to local meteorological explanations, the “cloud fall” was formed due to a specific combination of warm and cool airflows along the mountain slope. When temperatures rose on one side of the mountain, clouds were pushed by the wind toward the cooler side, creating a “cloud fall”. The video ended with the rolling clouds continuing their dramatic descent, blanketing the forested slopes below in a sea of mist.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Winding S Shaped Road

Winding S Shaped Road

KAILI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows the newly completed winding S-shaped road on the lower ridge of Incense Kiln Mountain in Kaili city, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A shepherd is seen crossing the mountain ridge with his cows in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A tribal woman collects and carrying clean drinking water by digging a hole at a mountain ridge in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024.This mountain ridge is the only source of drinking water for the people of this tribal village. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A tribal woman collects clean drinking water by digging a hole at a mountain ridge in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024.This mountain ridge is the only source of drinking water for the people of this tribal village. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A tribal woman collects clean drinking water by digging a hole at a mountain ridge in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024.This mountain ridge is the only source of drinking water for the people of this tribal village. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A tribal woman collects clean drinking water by digging a hole at a mountain ridge in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024.This mountain ridge is the only source of drinking water for the people of this tribal village. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis In Bangladesh

A tribal Child collects and carrying clean drinking water by digging a hole at a mountain ridge in Netrokona District ,Bangladesh on 24 August 2024.This mountain ridge is the only source of drinking water for the people of this tribal village. Photo by Abu Sufian Jewel/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 6

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 8

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 7

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 9

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 10

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 5

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023. This video filmed by British Ambassador to Iceland Dr. Bryony Mathew from an airplane departing from Reykjavik on Thursday morning shows the erupting volcano.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 3

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 2

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Prompts Evacuation Of Popular Spa

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 4

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ski enthusiast skies at an altitude of over 3,000 meters on Gornergrat mountain ridge in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Gorgany mountain range in Ivano-Frankivsk Region

Gorgany mountain range in Ivano-Frankivsk Region

IVANO-FRANKIVSK REGION, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Gorgany is a mountain range in the Ukrainian Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk Region, western Ukraine.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing

Central Axis of Beijing, China, June 7, 2023. The central axis of Beijing is the traditional capital axis with the largest scale, the most complete planning pattern, the most majestic landscape and the most complete preservation in China. The 7.8 km long ridge of the ancient capital connects bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Mountain, the Ancient Palace, Temple of Heaven, Yongding Gate and other historical and cultural relics.