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The Earthquake Rose
A 2001 earthquake in Olympia, WA caused a sand pendulum to draw this floral design as a result of the high- and low-frequency waves that shook the shop it resided in. Beautiful result of a destructive moment.
(via Futility Closet)
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The Earthquake Rose

A 2001 earthquake in Olympia, WA caused a sand pendulum to draw this floral design as a result of the high- and low-frequency waves that shook the shop it resided in. Beautiful result of a destructive moment.

(via Futility Closet)

Source: futilitycloset.com

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