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Posts tagged ‘altocumulus’

Skyscape

April 7, 2012

Sky

The photo above shows a layer of mid-level clouds and their shadows as observed from an altitude of approximately 8,500 ft (2,590 m).   Photographer: William Briscoe; William’s Website

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The beauty of Cloud Iridescence

September 2, 2011

Cloud Iridescence

Cloud iridescence is a fairly uncommon phenomenon and is usually observed in altocumulus, cirrocumulus clouds, most frequently seen near to the sun when small ice crystals in clouds individually scatter light.

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Mammatus clouds over Nebraska

August 27, 2011

Mammatus clouds

One of the pretty sights of nature, Mammatus clouds, only occur where cumulonimbus clouds are present. It is usually linked to the after effect of tornadoes.

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Contrasting Cloud Layers

May 20, 2011

Cloud

The photo above showing two contrasting cloud layers was taken while flying from New York City, New York to San Diego, California on the morning of April 5, 2011.  Photographer: Bob Kelly, Bob’s Website
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Hole Punch and Fall Streak

May 13, 2011

Hole Punch clouds

The photo above shows a superb example of a hole punch and fall streak as observed over Grimsby, U.K., on the east coast of England.  Photographer: Robert Chase
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