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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to the amazing natural phenomenon – air bubbles! If you want to learn more about air bubbles and see their diverse manifestations in nature and technology, you are on the right track. Our selection features photographs of air bubbles in various conditions and environments that are completely free to use.

Air bubbles are tiny gas pockets, usually consisting of nitrogen and oxygen, in the form of closed volumes surrounded by liquid or solid substances. They occur when air is released from a liquid medium or when a gas dissolves in a liquid, as well as through biological and chemical processes. Air bubbles can be observed in water, other liquids, and various porous materials.

In natural environments, air bubbles often appear in water bodies: rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. They form during the movement of water, such as when falling from ledges or agitation on the surface. Bubbles may rise to the surface, creating foam and characteristic sounds. In the atmosphere, bubbles occur during the formation of rain or dew, and in soils during moisture saturation.

The physical characteristics of air bubbles include their size, shape, and density. The diameter of bubbles can range from micro to millimeters, and their shape is typically spherical due to the surface tension of the liquid, which minimizes surface area. Depending on the conditions of pressure and temperature, bubbles can change their volume and remain stable or dissipate quickly.

Air bubbles are significant in many fields. In biology, they are linked to respiratory processes in aquatic organisms and microorganisms. In industry, air bubbles are used in water purification technologies, in foaming processes, and in the production of various materials. In cooking, bubbles create texture and structure in beverages and foods such as carbonated waters and baked goods.

Particular attention is given to the study of air bubbles in the context of hydrodynamics and aerodynamics, where they influence turbulence and heat exchange processes. Bubbles also serve as indicators of liquid quality and can indicate the presence of dissolved gases or pollutants.

This collection of images of air bubbles will help you see them in many different forms and situations: from tiny bubbles in glassy liquids to large formations in sea foam, from bubbles in raindrops or beverages to bubbles forming in industrial equipment. Here, you can find visual examples of their diversity and unique nature.

Air Bubbles

Energetic flowing stream of orange liquid with air bubbles
Dynamic Stream of Orange Liquid with Bubbles