The Richat Structure in Mauritania is visible from space and looks like a giant eye.
Why it is true
The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a circular geological formation about 40 kilometres in diameter. It was initially mistaken for an impact crater, but it is actually the result of erosion of sedimentary rock layers.
Source: NASA
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