Fractals in the World

[Big_John]

not sure about uses.. but some examples of fractal patterns that "appear in the world" include:

- plants.. leaf, branch and root development can all be described in terms of fractals. fern fronds are a specific example that comes to mind.

- nautilus shells (or any natural spiral afaik).

- erosion patterns. a specific example would be the branching of drainage basins. similar bifurcation can be seen in lightning.

- mountains.. any landscape really, can be described by fractal geometry.


honestly i can't think of much that fractals wouldn't work for..


edit btw matinus: fractals