![]() ![]() Protected by its isolated, wooded and almost. The area (Le Morne Cultural Landscape) is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres) and is situated on Le Morne Brabant peninsula. Given that the photo is real but its caption is based on an optical illusion, we rate the claim as "Miscaptioned. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of a takeoff and flight aboard a seaplane. Towering high above is Le Morne Brabant, a basaltic monolith with a summit 556 m (1,824 ft) above sea level. Snopes has fact-checked other claims pertaining to optical illusions, such as this hallway that was supposedly designed to prevent children from running and this arrow that always points to the right. It is this unique harmony of shades which create the optical illusion which has won so many admirers across the world. Thanks to this marine topography, various shades of blue are visible, due to the movement of sand and silt deposits along these slopes. There’s no better way to experience the jaw-dropping views of Le Morne Peninsula, the underwater waterfall, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne Brabant than with the sightseeing trips offered by ‘Born to fly’ through its seaplane tours. Off this particular coast, a gradual slope is noticed, abruptly ending in a 4000-meter-deep abyssal drop. The underwater waterfall of Mauritius is located about 800 meters from the southwestern tip of the island, just below the famous mountain Le Morne Brabant. Mauritius, being a relatively young island, happens to sit on an ocean shelf raised above seabed level. Skgafoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Skaftafell Nature Reserve. The photograph is authentic, the "underwater waterfall" is the result of an optical illusion.Īs explained in a CNN Travel story from August 2019, "Sand and silt on the ocean floor run off in a way that makes it look like they're pouring down a waterfall – or like the entire island is being sucked down a vast drain."Īdditionally, an article on travel website Culture Trip provided a detailed explanation on what causes the illusion: ![]()
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