This is the APOD from October 23, 2012. These oddly shaped clouds are called Mammatus clouds. They differ from regular clouds by having curved bottoms that are formed by water droplets rising and forming at various heights because of the specific temperatures that correspond. This can create cloud pockets that hold ice or water. These often form when very turbulent storms are near. This picture was taken in Saskatchewan over summer.
Monday, October 29, 2012
APOD 2.1
This is the APOD from October 23, 2012. These oddly shaped clouds are called Mammatus clouds. They differ from regular clouds by having curved bottoms that are formed by water droplets rising and forming at various heights because of the specific temperatures that correspond. This can create cloud pockets that hold ice or water. These often form when very turbulent storms are near. This picture was taken in Saskatchewan over summer.
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