Here's Why This Forest Looks Like AI Made It

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There's this super weird forest in Uruguay that looks just like a giant fingerprint from above. It's called the "Bosque de Ombúes" and is made up of trees arranged in a spiral pattern, which is what gives it that unique fingerprint look. No one’s exactly sure why it was planted this way, but it definitely makes for an incredible sight. It's a cool mix of nature and mystery that you won’t find anywhere else. So here's your chance to check out this and other unique forests on Earth!    Credit: Narendra_17 / Reddit Similar_Advertising / Reddit Some_unknown_guy / Reddit fattyfoods / Reddit Molech999 / Reddit AntiBulls*** / Reddit And1mixtape9 / Reddit SanFran_Sierras / Reddit pkroos / Reddit taykaybo / Reddit places-to-visit / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00As with many other crazy Internet discoveries, it all kick-started on Reddit with a wild

00:05post about wicked forest designs.

00:08Just take a gander on Google Earth and hit up the History tool to watch epic transformations

00:13from barren valleys to densely populated areas teeming with lush green tree plantations.

00:19Currently, Uruguay has approximately 2.7 million acres of artificial forests.

00:25To put that into perspective, it would take you around 15-20 minutes to walk across one

00:30acre, depending on how fast your pace is.

00:33You could spend a lifetime just walking around those artificial Uruguayan forests.

00:39But how did they emerge, and how did they reach this scale?

00:42So there's this process called afforestation, where trees are planted in previously non-forested

00:48areas.

00:49This initiative was implemented as part of a larger plan to increase the country's

00:54forest cover, resulting in Uruguay now exporting an impressive $2 billion worth of wood pulp

01:00annually.

01:01Despite native forests only covering 5% of the country, these artificial forests occupy

01:06a significant 6%.

01:09Another cool thing about these forests is that they have special trees that originally

01:13couldn't be found in Uruguay.

01:15It was decided to plant eucalyptus trees there, as they show impressive results in terms of

01:20how fast they grow.

01:21A tree can get through a whole cycle, from a little plant to one ready to be harvested

01:26in as little as 10 years.

01:28Yeah, not as impressive as bamboo that grows a couple of feet a day, but still faster than

01:33a common Uruguay tree called the Tree of Heaven, which takes about 25 years to get full size.

01:39By the way, it's considered pretty fast too.

01:43This funky forest in Japan is literally turning heads.

01:47In the Miyazaki Prefecture, there's a group of Japanese cedar trees that are causing a

01:51buzz with their unique concentric circles reaching toward the sky.

01:56A recent aerial photo captured these crop circles, and now everyone is scratching their

02:00heads trying to figure out how they came to be.

02:04But fear not, there's no extraterrestrial invasion involved.

02:08It turns out, this cool formation was actually a carefully planned project from almost half

02:13a century ago.

02:15Back in 1973, researchers planted these trees in specific radial increments to create these

02:21mesmerizing circles.

02:22I mean, 50 years ago, Google Earth was nowhere around.

02:26But looking at that forest, you might think that the Japanese have been preparing to boast

02:30their forest on the Internet for half a century.

02:33Now, what's even more fascinating is how the trees grew in a curved shape, spreading

02:38out in an unexpected way.

02:40Originally meant to be harvested after 5 years, there's now talk of preserving this circular

02:45forest because of all the newfound interest.

02:48Now, look at this portal in the forest.

02:52There's no way it could've emerged naturally, right?

02:55If your first guess was that it was a piece of contemporary art, you were right.

03:00So this portal is located in Southern Estonia, and it was created by Finnish artist, uh,

03:05this guy.

03:06This portal is far from being his only creation.

03:09He's had other crazy projects too.

03:12Like he once sailed to Estonia in a boat made of bark.

03:15He also chopped down a forest plot, sorted all the materials for months, and then made

03:20an installation the same size as the original plot.

03:23There was even a time when he cut a line in ice with a chainsaw and ended up in a freezing

03:28swamp.

03:29This guy definitely knows how to surprise people.

03:32Most of his works are nature-related, so you probably shouldn't be surprised that this

03:37forest portal is yet another creation of his.

03:40What do you think the artist wanted to convey through this portal?

03:42Let us know in the comments!

03:46Trees are something that are definitionally straight, right?

03:50Not as long as you're in the crooked forest in Poland.

03:53Near the ground, the trees there bend sharply to the north, then magically straighten back

03:57up after a little detour of 3 to 9 feet.

04:01It's like they're doing the limbo, but with trees.

04:04The mystery of how these trees ended up swerving like they're on a roller coaster is still

04:08unsolved.

04:10Something humans might've intervened to create some funky furniture or boat-building material,

04:15while others blame it on a wild snowstorm.

04:17Nobody knows for sure.

04:19Regardless of how they got this way, the crooked forest is a hot spot for tourists and nature

04:24lovers.

04:25If you ever come to Poland, make sure to visit this nature's wonder.

04:30Welcome to the Goblin Forest, a magical section of East Egmont that will make you feel like

04:35you've stepped into a fairy tale.

04:37This enchanting forest, also known as the Kamahi Walk, is famous for the abundance of

04:42gnarly Kamahi trees that give the whole place an eerie yet stunning vibe.

04:47As you hike through the Goblin Forest, you'll be surprised by lush greenery, moss-covered

04:52trees, and falling rays of sun that create a truly enchanting atmosphere.

04:57It's a photographer's dream come true!

04:59But while you might not find real goblins or mythical creatures in the forest, you will

05:06still encounter a variety of native bird species.

05:09Bird watchers will be in heaven spotting all the feathered friends flitting about.

05:14And all that alliteration.

05:15Plus, if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of glowworms lighting up the trails.

05:21With a network of well-maintained hiking trails suitable for all fitness levels, the Goblin

05:26Forest is the perfect destination for adventurers looking for a magical experience in nature.

05:32So grab your hiking boots and get ready to explore this enchanted forest of wonders!

05:38Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is not your typical forest adventure.

05:43Think of high-flying suspension bridges and trails above the treetops.

05:47On foggy days, you can wander through misty clouds for a mystical vibe.

05:52This nature reserve is called a cloud forest, and it's a real scientific definition.

05:57Cloud forests differ from your average ones in several aspects.

06:00First, they're usually evergreen forests that are like tropical oases, with a constant

06:06veil of low-level clouds covering the canopy.

06:09The next thing that's different is moss.

06:11It's so abundant there that these places are sometimes even nicknamed mossy forests.

06:16Going back to Monteverde Cloud Forest, however, it's more impressive if you visit it on

06:21a foggy day.

06:22But even on clear days, the views of the lush greenery are absolutely stunning.

06:28If a regular forest sounds a bit boring to you, our planet has something more fun to

06:33offer.

06:34How about an underwater forest?

06:36Whether you're a local Oregonian or just passing through, Clear Lake is definitely

06:41a dive spot you've gotta check out.

06:43True to its name, Clear Lake lives up to its reputation.

06:47With crystal-clear waters boasting up to 100 feet of visibility, it's like swimming

06:51in a massive pool.

06:53But brace yourself, because it's a chilly 38 degrees Fahrenheit all year round.

06:58Nah, I wouldn't venture in there.

07:00It's more adapted for penguins, I guess.

07:02Well, never mind.

07:03This lake is special because of its history.

07:06It was formed over 3,000 years ago by volcanic activity that redirected a river, preserving

07:12ancient trees that you can still see standing tall underwater today.

07:17There's this section known as Underwater Forest where you can see ancient trees deep

07:22down.

07:23An underwater forest walk sounds fancy, doesn't it?

07:27And in Madagascar, there's not a forest, but an avenue of trees.

07:31But the trees are so majestic, this avenue can rival with the coolest actual forest.

07:37I'm talking about these awesome gigantic baobab trees.

07:41Picture this, an 850-foot stretch of road lined with 20 to 25 massive baobabs, towering

07:48at about 100 feet tall.

07:50In terms of height, it's as if this alley was packed with many Rio's Christ the Redeemer

07:55statues.

07:56Even a 6-foot guy would feel insecure there.

07:59And if you venture just 4 miles away, you'll find the Baobab Amurru, two baobabs that grew

08:04twisted together like a love story.

08:07Legend has it that they represent an impossible love between two young villagers who dreamt

08:11of a life together.

08:13Now they stand there, intertwined for eternity.

08:21That's it for today!

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