We Love You Hikers ❤️ on Instagram: "🪨 Rockfalls: When Mountains Collapse Rockfalls are one of the most common and dangerous natural processes in steep mountain terrain. They occur when individual blocks or fragments of rock detach from a cliff face and fall freely, bounce, or roll downslope. 🔹 Why do rockfalls happen? • Mechanical weathering: Repeated heating and cooling causes rocks to expand and contract, creating micro-fractures that weaken the structure. • Water infiltration: Rainwater se

How Things Look on Instagram: "When cycling in desert environments, one of the most striking optical illusions you might encounter is the mirage. On very hot days, layers of air near the ground heat unevenly, causing light rays to refract in odd ways. That can make distant stretches of sand or asphalt look like pools of water shimmering ahead what most people think of as the classic desert “water on the road.” These illusions are more than just visually confusing they can be physically dangerous

Explore the wild on Instagram: "🚨 MOUNTAIN SAFETY REMINDER 🚨 A 31-year-old hiker tragically lost his life on Mount Nama (5,088 m / 16,690 ft), Sichuan, China, after unclipping from his safety rope in order to take a selfie. The fall was nearly 200 meters, and rescue teams could do nothing to save him. ❄️ High-altitude environments are unforgiving. At elevations above 5,000 meters, oxygen levels are less than 50% of what you breathe at sea level. Every step demands balance, awareness, and respe