34 EXAMPLES OF NATURAL PHENOMENA - SCIENCE - 2025

There are hundreds of examples of natural phenomena. An illustration of this is the gravity that pulls all objects toward the center of the Earth; Without gravity, not even the atmosphere would exist, so it would be impossible for life to exist on the planet.

Like gravity, there are thousands more examples of physical phenomena that go unnoticed because humans take them for granted.

Such is the case of sound, light, dawn and dusk, lightning, storms, tornadoes, fog, rainbows, tides, among others.

Others are less common such as lunar and solar eclipses, red moon, tsunamis, earthquakes, supermoon, volcanic eruptions, geysers, and aurora.

Natural phenomena can be classified according to cause. Thus, there are biological, chemical, geological, meteorological and physical phenomena.

List of natural phenomena

1- Gravity

Gravity is a natural phenomenon of a physical nature. This is a force that is generated in the center of the Earth and that attracts other objects towards it.

Without gravity, even this planet would not exist since the earth's crust would not be able to stay in position.

2- Sound

Sound is also a physical phenomenon that occurs in the form of a wave. This wave can be transported through the air or through other materials (for example, water).

3- Light

Like sound, light is a wave. This wave is fragmented, reflected and refracted. Fragmentation is the process that allows rainbows to be created.

Reflection is what happens in mirrors. Lastly, refraction occurs when viewed through a lens.

4- Sunrise

Dawn is one of the most common weather phenomena. This occurs when the sun rises and the first rays hit the earth's surface.

5- Twilight

Twilight is the counterpart of dawn. This phenomenon is formed by the last rays of the Sun that are observed at the end of the day.

6- Tornado

Tornadoes are violent storms with winds that revolve around the same axis, forming a cone.

7- Rainbow

The rainbow is a meteorological and atmospheric phenomenon that is formed by the fragmentation that is generated when light passes through a drop of water. It can be made up of one or two arches.

8- Solar eclipse

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, covering the latter. If the Moon covers only part of the Sun, then it is a partial eclipse. On the other hand, if the Moon covers it completely, then it is a total eclipse.

9- Earthquake

Earthquakes geological phenomena. These consist of movements produced in the earth's crust.

10- Tsunami

A tsunami is a large wave generated by an underwater earthquake. This phenomenon is common on the coasts of Japan and in the Pacific Ocean. Its action is destructive.

11- Geyser

Geysers are warm underground water courses that periodically erupt due to pressure. Like earthquakes, they are geological phenomena.

12- Aurora

The aurora is an atmospheric meteorological phenomenon. This occurs when the particles from the solar winds are channeled by the electromagnetic field of the Earth.

When these particles reach the atmosphere, the atoms present are transformed into ions, releasing light.

13- Decomposition

Decomposition is a biological phenomenon through which organic matter is transformed into much simpler substances. In decomposition, some bacteria and some members of the Fungi kingdom are involved.

For example, if a piece of fruit is left out of the refrigerator, it is observed that with the passage of time it begins to present external changes in its color and even in its smell.

14- Anabolism

Anabolism is a biological phenomenon that consists of the synthesis of complex substances from simpler substances.

The most common example of anabolism is photosynthesis, which is the way plants make food.

15- Catabolism

Catabolism is also a biological phenomenon. It differs from anabolism because instead of creating, it destroys. This means that catabolic reactions degrade molecules, a process that is carried out to obtain energy.

16- Fermentation

Fermentation is the biological process that consists of the transformation of sugar into acids or alcohols. Thanks to this phenomenon, beverages such as wine are created.

17- Swirl

Eddies are maelstroms that form in the seas due to the action of ocean currents and waves.

In general, eddies are not capable of sinking a large ship (as some movies would have you believe) but they can catch small boats.

18- Seasons of the year

The seasons of the year (winter, spring, summer and autumn) are regular changes in the climatic conditions that occur due to the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

19- Sandstorm

Sand storms occur in desert areas where the substrate is not properly attached to the earth's crust.

This phenomenon occurs when strong winds lift soil particles into the atmosphere. These particles are transported for miles, causing damage in their wake.

20- Tides

Tides are movements that occur on the surface of the sea. During the day, there are two types of tides: high and low. This movement depends on the gravitational force exerted by the Moon on the Earth.

21- Static electricity

Static electricity is a physical phenomenon that is generated by friction. For example, sometimes when a child goes down a slide, their hair may be observed to stand on end. This is the effect of static electricity running through the individual's body.

Other natural phenomena are:

22- Lunar eclipse

23- Fog

24- Lightning

25- Storm

26- Supermoon

27- Volcanic eruption

28- Climate changes

29- Erosion

30- Sedimentation

31- Supernova

32- Red moon

33- Growth of living beings

34- Germination

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