A Saudi citizen discovered a cold rock in the summer near Mount Al-Masama, west of Hail, contrasting with the surrounding hot rocks, a phenomenon that local residents could not explain. Mohammad Bin Salfiq Al-Shammari, speaking to the newspaper "Sabq," mentioned that on Saturday, he went on an outing in Naziyah Sa'idah near Mount Al-Masama with a group of friends, one of whom was from nearby villages. This friend shared that in the year 1409 AH, he and his companions played on the "Al-Safaat" rock, which was cold during the peak of summer, even as the sun's heat increased; the colder the air, the cooler the rock felt.
Upon visiting the rock, Al-Shammari found it unchanged, maintaining its characteristics. He noted that "the rock was as cold as ceramic in an air-conditioned room," while the brown rock fragments nearby were hot from the sun's exposure. He mentioned that he removed his shoes to verify this and climbed onto the rock, feeling no heat from the sunlight, which he felt intensely when stepping onto the ground nearby.
Al-Shammari speculated that there might be more cold rocks in the area, but found no explanation from local residents near "Al-Masama," who observed it as it is without knowing the reason or seeking answers from relevant authorities. The video he recorded gained significant attention on social media, with many inquiries about the nature of the rock and the reason for its coldness. One social media user suggested, "Its white color could indicate it is a marble mountain; marble does not heat up under sunlight." Another commenter speculated that "rainwater gathers underneath it, causing its coolness."
