By: Kritika Bobal
Have you ever wondered what if gravity doesn’t work at all? What if the invisible magnetic force that is spread across the planet which helps us and things stay on the ground disappears suddenly? We don’t know if this can happen anytime soon but there are places where gravitation pull in each part of the world is different. Yes, you read that right!
Gravity, according to NASA, is determined by mass, and because Earth’s mass isn’t distributed evenly over the planet, gravity changes with time. NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) enables scientists to study gravitational pull levels around the world.
GRACE has also shown 3D surprising variations in Earth’s gravity field. The color red denotes locations where gravity is stronger than the ideal, smooth value, whereas the color blue denotes areas where gravity is weaker than the ideal.
There are places in the world for real where gravity fails. Check out these strange places.
- Magnetic Hill
Magnetic hill, which is also known as Cyclops Hill is located near Leh, Ladakh. This hill road is actually a downhill road. On the hill road, objects and cars may appear to roll uphill against gravity while they are actually sliding downhill. Surprisingly, if you put your car in neutral gear and turn off the engine, it will begin to move slowly on its own. While some believe that the area has magical properties, others argue that this is due to the optical illusion generated by the area’s layout. You must try this if you don’t believe it.
- Reverse waterfall
Ever heard of a waterfall going upwards instead of falling down? Yes, there is a place in Maharashtra near Pune, where you will catch a reverse waterfall. Naneghat is a strange spot where you’ll spot a strange phenomenon but this is not because of magic or for some spooky reason. The theory behind this is that it is placed on the top of the mountain so as the clouds descend, the winds are strong and with the force, it pushes the water that flows down the mountain, which makes it flow in reverse. So, this is all because of the wind. You will also find a reverse waterfall in the Faroe Islands which is a part of the kingdom of Denmark. The reason is similar.
- Hoover Dam
This dam is located in Nevada, the USA where gravity doesn’t seem to have existed at all. So, if you ever find yourself in this location, try this experiment. Pour water from a bottle over the dam as you stand near it. You will notice that instead of flowing downward, water begins to flow upward. Yes, you read that correctly. This occurs as a result of the dam’s structure creating a powerful updraft, which causes the water to be pushed higher by the wind. Isn’t that fascinating?
- Mystery Spot
Mystery spot is located in Santa Cruz in California. It is one of the most amazing places in the world that defy gravity. It was opened in 1939 by George Prather. The Mystery Spot is a prominent tourist attraction known as a “gravity box” or “tilted house”. The intriguing place includes a ‘mystery shack’ that appears to be on the verge of collapsing, and everything appears to be rolling uphill. You are missing out on something very wonderful if you haven’t been here yet.
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- The Golden Boulder
This majestic rock appears to be on the verge of collapsing at any moment. This stunning monument is located in Burma, Myanmar. The Golden Rock is precariously balanced on a strand of the Buddha’s hair, according to the legends. Actually, it has been sitting in the same spot for almost 2500 years. That’s correct! At a height of 49 feet, the boulder has a pagoda erected on top of it. According to legend, the boulder is kept in place by Buddha’s hair. However, popular legend has it that the boulder can only be moved by a woman, which is why women are not allowed to touch it. Isn’t it strange
Which place would you like to visit?