Mmastodon EnvironmentWeather first seen 16 h ago, last 14 h ago, peak #1
Rare horseshoe vortex cloud photographed over Chatham, Illinois
Original: This is a "horseshoe vortex cloud," seen over #Chatham , #Illinois recently. It is extremely rare, because the air curre
A rare horseshoe vortex cloud was recently spotted over Chatham, Illinois. The distinctive horseshoe-shaped formation is exceptionally short-lived, as the air currents that create it dissipate the cloud within a few minutes. Weather enthusiasts are sharing the photograph, noting how seldom such formations are captured on camera before they vanish.
Why now: The cloud's rarity and brief lifespan make any clear photograph of it noteworthy for weather watchers.
Chatham, Illinoishorseshoe vortex cloud
Evidence
- This is a "horseshoe vortex cloud," seen over #Chatham , #Illinois recently. It is extremely rare, because the air current will dissipate it after a few minutes. #Weather #Clouds #Meteorology #HorseshoeVortexCloud #ChathamIllinois · AnneTheWriter1@pixelfed.social · 2
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1416116