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Archive for February, 2009

Noctilucent Clouds

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Click on the image below to see a stunning slideshow and explanation of the origins of noctilucent clouds. NASA sent a satellite into orbit to study these clouds and has a site with photos and details on how they are changing over time. NOAA has a page of links to sites featuring noctilucent clouds and […]

Lenticular Clouds

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Lenticular clouds form in the lee of mountains. They are associated with extreme turbulence—even as they look very pretty. Below are some examples I’ve been collecting. NASA’s APOD has lots more.  Above Washington  Over Hawaii  Over New Zealand  Nightime over Flagstaff  Cap Cloud and Lenticular Cloud in the Canary Islands They also have a time […]


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