this is a very cool physics phenomenon. i just became aware of this.

when light falls through a rippled surface, such as waves on the water, the light rays get refracted in different directions.

if these rays then meet, they make a very bright area. which is what we can see in the video, at the sea floor.

here’s some more pics:

  • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I just came to say the video was very calming and beautiful, I had no idea this post was about physics lol

    I also love the heffalump-fish!