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| ’Hole in sky’ amazes scientists |
| 2004-01-19 |
| A giant hole that appeared in a uniform layer of cloud over Mobile, Alabama, in the US, has produced some intriguing photos. Meteorological experts believe the hole formed when ice-crystals from a passing plane fell through the cloud, causing the water droplets in it to evaporate. Experts say the process involved is related to that of cloud seeding, which is used to make rain over crop fields. Strictly speaking there is no scientific term for the apparition, and what exactly it is has been the subject of much meteorological speculation. Interesting photo |
| Posted by:TS |
| #4 The wispy clouds seen below the hole may be heavier ice-crystals that have fallen from the hole, evaporating (the correct term is subliming) before they reach the ground. Or sublimating, in some parts. Seriously, though, how many reporters think water vapor is visible? |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-1-19 10:26:58 PM |
| #3 Does it look like the Virgin Mary? Could it be a sign? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-1-19 9:26:57 PM |
| #2 4thInfVet--LOL |
| Posted by: TS 2004-1-19 6:47:55 PM |
| #1 ...the hole formed when ice-crystals from a passing plane fell through the cloud Someone flushed, and they're going apesh*t? |
| Posted by: 4thInfVet 2004-1-19 6:31:25 PM |