Ireland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming cities, and rich cultural heritage. But did you know that this small island nation is also home to a natural phenomenon that is truly mesmerizing? We're talking about Ireland's "rainbow" ice crystal clouds. These clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds or nacreous clouds, form in the stratosphere, the layer … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Mesmerizing Rainbow Ice Crystal Clouds
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Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Lenticular Clouds Dance with Villarica: A Captivating Portrait of Nature’s Power
Lenticular clouds, captured in a stunning image by photographer Fransisco Negroni from Chile, have provided a breathtaking backdrop to the ongoing activity of the Villarica volcano. The ethereal clouds, with their distinctive lens-like shape, create a mesmerizing spectacle as they partially obscure the volcanic eruptions. The Villarica volcano, located in the Andes mountain … [Read more...] about Lenticular Clouds Dance with Villarica: A Captivating Portrait of Nature’s Power
Video Shows Tsunami-Like Clouds, Internet Calls It “Terrifying Yet Majestic”
An extraordinary spectacle has gripped the online community with a recent video showcasing a remarkable cloud formation that resembles the awe-inspiring force of a tsunami. Dubbed as arcus or roll cloud, the sight has sparked a flurry of reactions, ranging from sheer terror to profound admiration. Witnesses shared their visceral responses, with one individual recounting … [Read more...] about Video Shows Tsunami-Like Clouds, Internet Calls It “Terrifying Yet Majestic”
Ominous Asperitas Clouds Loom Over Gorham, New Hampshire
On April 23, 2023, photographer Crystal Lee captured a stunning image of asperitas clouds over Gorham, New Hampshire. Asperitas are a relatively new type of cloud classification, first recognized by the World Meteorological Organization in 2017. They are characterized by their wave-like undulations on the underside of the cloud, which give them an ominous and otherworldly … [Read more...] about Ominous Asperitas Clouds Loom Over Gorham, New Hampshire