Science shows us the new discoveries that change the world along with the amazing natural phenomena that have amazed humanity for thousands of years.
This year, our observations of the natural world around us were some of the most incredible yet.
In 2014 we saw volcanoes pouring ash into the sky, forest fires ripping across the landscape, and waterfalls nearly freezing solid.
Mount Sinabung, a large volcano on Sumatra Island in Indonesia, has been erupting on and off since September of 2013, covering the area with ash and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.
Source: Apocalyptic Photos From The Latest Series Of Eruptions At Mount Sinabung
In 2015, biologist Alexander Semonov will head up the Aquatilis Expedition, an around-the-world journey documenting never-before-seen marine life. Here's a shot he took of one of two known species of Spirobranchus, a small genus of fanworms.
Source: These Photos Of Mysterious Ocean Creatures Are Creepily Beautiful
The entire island nation of Kiribati is vanishing because of global warming. On average, land in Kiribati is only six feet above sea level.
Source: An Entire Island Nation Is Vanishing Because Of Global Warming
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