clouds
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Space launch traffic may influence mysterious night-shining clouds in Earth's atmosphereA NASA-funded study is giving scientists insight into how "night-shining clouds" form in the upper atmosphere — and the role that growing space traffic plays in the phenomenon.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Ghostly 'UFO cloud' hovering over mountains wows judges in weather photo contestLenticular clouds look like saucers and form when wind meets mountains. This photo is one of the Royal Meteorological Society's favorites of the year.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Scientists just sampled the most pristine air on Earth. Here's what they found.Atmospheric scientists sampled the most pristine air on Earth, just above the Southern Ocean. They found some surprises.
By Kathryn Moore Published
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Satellite spies gigantic 'fuzzball' clouds spreading near Australia coastSatellite passing overhead can see an entirely different canvas of clouds.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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These Mesmerizing Images Show 'Invisible Gravity Waves' Rippling Over AustraliaSatellite images captured a rare glimpse of a phenomenon known as atmospheric gravity waves.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Icy Martian Clouds Are Formed from the 'Smoke' of Dead Meteors, Study ClaimsThe wispy, blue ice clouds of Mars are actually made of pulverized meteors, a new study claims.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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The Melting Arctic Is Covering Itself in a Warm Layer of CloudsThe Arctic autumn is getting cloudier. That's bad news.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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Climate Change Could Make These Super-Common Clouds Extinct, Which Would Scorch the PlanetCarbon dioxide emissions could wipe out one of Earth's most common types of clouds. That's bad news.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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Mysterious Chemical Cloud Sickens Scores at British BeachesBy Sara G. Miller Published
