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5 Intriguing Insights into Christ the Redeemer

Few natural phenomena, when captured on lens, can leave one breathless and astonished. With the easy availability of advanced cameras and constant access to social media platforms, people get a chance to view and enjoy one-of-a-kind occurrences that may take place in any corner of the world.

Images of lightning striking Christ the Redeemer go viral, leave netizens mesmerised

As a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth's passing away, France's Eiffel Tower's light was shut off. French President Emmanuel Macron took to Twitter and wrote that he will remember Queen Elizabeth as a 'kind-hearted queen who left a lasting impression on her country.' Meanwhile, Rio De Janeiro's iconic statue Christ the Redeemer was also lit up in tribute to the Queen.

Paris shuts off Eiffel Tower lights, Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth

Prompting officials to order work to stop at a nearby copper mine, a sinkhole in Chile has doubled in size. Growing large enough to engulf France's Arc de Triomphe, the sinkhole now stretches 50 meters (160 feet) across and goes down 200 meters (656 feet).

Sinkhole in Chile doubles in size, large enough to swallow France's Arc de Triomphe

Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer has competition. The small town of Encantado in southern Brazil has built a taller Christ to attract tourism.

This wonder of the world has competition!

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer was lit up in the Lebanese flag on Thursday (August 6) to commemorate the victims of this week's deadly blast in Beirut.

Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up in Lebanese flag in solidarity

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer was lit up in traditional Corpus Christi rugs on Thursday (June 11) to mark the Catholic celebration for the Eucharist.

Rio's Christ lit up with Corpus Christi rugs for local tradition

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer was lit up in green on Wednesday (April 15), to honour military personnel on the frontlines in the fight against coronavirus.

Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up in green in tribute to military at coronavirus frontlines