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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Parisian Mammatus Clouds

   September 15, 2021

    Parisian mammatus clouds

   Photographer:  Bertrand Kulik

   Summary Author:  Bertrand Kulik

   The photo above features several  mammatus clouds taken over Paris
   following a storm. Most often found near  thunderstorm anvil clouds,
   mammatus clouds are pouch-like pouches that are composed largely of ice
   and water vapor. Although they are associated with  severe weather,
   especially hail and thunderstorms, the clouds are not a warning of bad
   weather to come. After around 10 to 15 minutes, the clouds usually
   disappear as the water droplets and ice slowly  evaporate.

   Photo Details: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF50mm f/1.8 STM lens, ƒ/9.0,
   50.0 mm, 1/640 second exposure, ISO-50
     * Paris, France Coordinates: 48.8566, 2.3522

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Cloud Links

     *  Atmospheric Optics
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     *  Cloud Atlas
     *  Color and Light in Nature

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