Mauritius’ underwater waterfall

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Unfortunately this beautiful waterfall is just an optical illusion
 

If you’re swimming off the coast of Mauritius, don’t get sucked into the underwater waterfall! Don’t worry; it’s just an optical illusion. The movement of sand pulled by the ocean’s currents combines with the colours of the sea floor to create the incredibly realistic appearance of an underwater waterfall. It’s a beautiful phenomenon and, fortunately, it isn’t actually dangerous.

More information:

scienceblogs.com/underwater-waterfall