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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.


 Mountain Shadow Projected onto Clouds

   December 16, 2021

    IMG_3577

   Photographer:  Elena Paschetto

   Summary Authors:  Elena Paschetto;  Cadan Cummings

   The photo above features a shadow of  Monviso projected on the
   clouds around  sunset. Monoviso is located in the  Alps on the
   Italian-French border and is widely-known for its characteristic
   pyramid shape. At 12,600 ft (3,841 m) tall, the mountain is the tallest
   in the  Cottian Alps.  Due to Sun angle and the perspective of the
   viewer, mountain shadows appear triangular regardless of the actual
   shape of the mountaintop.
     * Paesana, Province of Cuneo, Italy Coordinates: 44.683, 7.283

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