Thursday, November 24, 2011

The Moses Miracle


Jindo Island, in South Korea, is host to one of the world’s most amazing natural phenomenons, called the Moses Miracle.
 

Two times a year, during a low tide, a land path 2.8 km (1.7 miles) long and 40 m (0.025 miles) wide is revealed, uniting the islands of Jindo and Modo for a period of one hour.


This phenomenon occurs regardless of the speed of the tide or waves.


People from all over the world come to witness this miracle and walk the seaway.






As you walk you can find some interesting things.


There is a legend behind this Korean phenomenon. A Jindo village was attacked by tigers and all the villagers ran to Modo island for shelter. All, except for a helpless old woman who was left behind, out of despair she prayed to the Sea God, who split the sea and helped her escape the bloodthirsty animals.



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