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Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

It would be almost impossible to find a person who isn’t afraid of anything. Many of us are scared of something—even if we don’t readily admit it—whether those fears are completely rational or not. If you have megalophobia, for example, then you have an irrational fear of big objects, from ships and skyscrapers to mountains, giant animals, sculptures, and more!

The ‘Megalophobia’ subreddit is a well-known, sprawling community of 1 million people who share photos of incredibly large things. We’ve collected some of the most powerful, awe-inspiring recent photos they’ve shared that are impressive and even frightening, whether you’ve got that particular phobia or not. Scroll down for some truly amazing photography.

Bored Panda reached out to Glenn Geher, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and a published author, for his thoughts about the fear of big things from an evolutionary perspective. He was kind enough to shed some light on the topic, and you'll find his insights as you read on.

Warning: if you have megalophobia, looking at these photos may make you feel uncomfortable.

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#1

Clouds Called Undulatus Asperatus, Spotted In Gorham, New Hampshire

Unusual massive cloud formation over a highway with cars, creating an eerie and uncomfortable natural scene.

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    Mount Fuji From A Nearby Village

    Mountain towering over urban street with person crossing, showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    A Giant Wood Moth, The Heaviest Of All Known Moths, Found In A School In Australia

    Huge moth resting on a person's hand, showcasing one of the terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    Mt Taranaki In New Zealand. The Large Dark Green Circle Is A National Park

    Aerial view of a terrifyingly big volcanic mountain with a vast shadow covering surrounding lands and ocean.

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    Fog Makes The Stadium Look Like A Spaceship

    Foggy waterfront scene with towering streetlights and a massive, mysterious structure creating an unsettling atmosphere.

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    #6

    Frozen Waterfall vs. Human

    Massive towering ice formation in snowy mountainous landscape with a small person standing nearby for scale.

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    #7

    Human Compared To The Pyramid Of Giza

    Person sitting at the base of a towering ancient stone pyramid, highlighting terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #8

    Elephant Foot Glacier Located In Greenland

    Massive ice-covered mountain flowing into the sea, showcasing one of the terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #9

    An Open Air Spiral Staircase In Brazil

    A towering spiral staircase on a high building showcasing terrifyingly big structures that make people uncomfortable.

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    #10

    Giant Squid Found Near Wellington

    Man lying on dark sand beach next to a terrifyingly big giant squid washed ashore with seaweed around.

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    The Eye Of The Earth, Cetina River, Croatia

    Aerial view of a terrifyingly big deep sinkhole with two people swimming in clear blue water surrounded by greenery.

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    #12

    The Ship That Ships Shipping Ships - Mv Blue Marlin

    Massive ship carrying multiple large lifeboats stacked, showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #13

    Chinese Apartment Buildings

    Massive residential skyscrapers with repetitive windows and balconies creating an overwhelming and uncomfortable visual effect.

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    #14

    Ship Out Of Water

    Massive ship hull in dry dock towering over tiny workers, showcasing terrifyingly big structures that make people uncomfortable.

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    #15

    Megalohydrothalassophobia - The Fear Of Large Things In The Water. Does This Qualify?

    Giant crocodile leaping out of the water near boat with tourists, a terrifyingly big animal making people uncomfortable.

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    #16

    Noisy-Le-Grand, A Suburb Located Ten Miles East Of Paris, France

    Massive circular building with terraced green spaces and tall columns creating an uncomfortable sense of scale.

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    #17

    Elephant Seals

    Man in blue jacket holding flipper of a terrifyingly big seal in a concrete enclosure making people uncomfortable.

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    #18

    A Comparison Of Rosetta’s Comet With Los Angeles

    Massive asteroid looming over a city skyline, showing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #19

    Genghis Khan Statue On The Mongolian Steepes

    Massive statue of rider on horse in open landscape showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    Queensferry Crossing, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    Massive cable-stayed bridge towering into thick fog with vehicles crossing, showcasing terrifyingly big structures that make people uncomfortable.

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    Disaster

    Small boat facing a giant terrifyingly big wave in the ocean, evoking feelings of discomfort and fear.

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    #22

    Viaduc De Millau, Tallest Bridge In The World

    Massive suspension bridge towering over river and paddleboarder surrounded by lush green trees and hills.

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    #23

    Valles Marineris On Mars, The Biggest Canyon Ever Recorded (Size Comparison With The Grand Canyon Provided)

    A massive canyon on Mars dwarfs the Grand Canyon, showing one of the terrifyingly big things making people uncomfortable.

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    #24

    Mir Mine - Russia

    Aerial view of a town next to a terrifyingly big open-pit mine creating an uncomfortable, massive visual contrast.

    Open diamond pit located in Mirny, Sakha Republic. The mine is 525 m deep and has a diameter of 1200 m.

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    #25

    The Difference Between The Size Of The Largest Aircraft In The World And That Of Other Regular Aircrafts

    Massive airplane parked beside several smaller planes, illustrating terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #26

    Who Would Kayak This Close To A Ship This Large

    Elderly woman kayaking near a terrifyingly big ship hull, highlighting massive scale that makes people uncomfortable.

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    #27

    Soviet Era Radio Telescope

    Massive satellite dish towering over snowy forest with a person walking nearby showing terrifyingly big scale.

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    #28

    There's A Lighthouse In Iceland That Sits On The Highest Of Three Rocks Six Miles Off The Icelandic Coastline, Built In 1939 On Top Of An Extremely Steep And Dangerous Rocky Cliff. It's The The Þrídrangar Lighthouse

    Lighthouse perched atop a towering rock in turbulent ocean waves, showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable

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    #29

    The Biggest Blackhole In The Universe Compared To Our Solar System

    Comparison of the solar system's size inside the massive TON 618 black hole illustrating terrifyingly big things concept.

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    #30

    Huge Submarine Next To The Shore On A Beach

    Large submarine visible in the distance behind many people swimming and relaxing in the water, causing discomfort and unease.

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    #31

    USS Midway In Drydock

    Workers in hard hats stand beneath the towering hull of a massive ship, showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    Downtown Minneapolis Buildings In Dense Fog.

    Tall building glowing yellow through dense fog at night, showcasing one of the terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #33

    The Dragon's Eye Stone Mine In The UK

    Two people exploring a terrifyingly big cave with huge rock formations that make people uncomfortable inside.

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    #34

    Chronicles Of Georgia: Proof That Humans Have Always Had A Flair For The Dramatic

    Woman in blue dress standing in front of towering, intricately carved stone monuments showcasing terrifyingly big structures.

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    #35

    The Tallest Skyscraper In Europe

    A towering building with a huge orange moon perfectly aligned on its tip, showcasing terrifyingly big things.

    A photo of the Lakhta Center and the Bloody Moon above it was included in the list of the best works of the international 35AWARDS award. Author: Ira Petersburg.

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    #36

    This Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Looks Ominous

    Massive icebreaker ship with shark teeth painted on its hull breaking through thick Arctic ice.

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    #37

    The ‘Statue Of Unity’ In India - Currently The World’s Largest Statue (182 Meters)

    Massive statue towering over crowds, showcasing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #38

    Ponte City - Johannesburg, South Africa

    Massive circular building interior with hollow center and towering levels creating a terrifyingly big and uncomfortable feeling.

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    #39

    To Give You An Idea Of Just How Large Saturn’s “Hexagon” Storm Is

    Jupiter’s massive storm with lined map of the United States showing terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #40

    Tokyo Flood Tunnels

    Massive concrete pillars inside an underground structure with people highlighting the terrifyingly big scale that makes others uncomfortable.

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    #41

    The Highest Sand Dune In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia 223 M

    A tiny vehicle at the base of a massive sand dune illustrating terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #42

    Biblioteca Vasconcelos In Mexico City

    Massive towering bookshelves in a vast modern library creating an overwhelming and uncomfortable atmosphere.

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    Supertanker In The 1970s

    Massive ship towering over a street with people and cars, illustrating terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #44

    This Image Of The Ryugyong Hotel Is Crazy

    Tall, terrifyingly big skyscraper towering over a city, creating an uncomfortable and imposing urban atmosphere.

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    Giant Lumberyard

    Massive stacks of lumber towering over a person, illustrating terrifyingly big things that make people uncomfortable.

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    #46

    The Residential Units Of Hong Kong

    Dense cluster of towering skyscrapers and high-rise buildings creating an overwhelming and uncomfortable urban atmosphere.




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