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Spectacular mirage in Tsaidam Desert
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This photo, taken on August 25, shows a mirage emerging at the boundary of the Tsaidam desert in north-west China's Qinghai Province. A mirage is a naturally-occurring optical phenomenon, which creates the illusion of water. The spectacle is often seen in the desert. [Photo:Xinhuanet]

This photo, taken on August 25, shows a mirage emerging at the boundary of the Tsaidam desert in north-west China's Qinghai Province. A mirage is a naturally-occurring optical phenomenon, which creates the illusion of water. The spectacle is often seen in the desert. [Photo:Xinhuanet]



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