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Some Examples of Iridescence

Over Perth, Western Australia

Cirrocumulus lacunosus, iridescence

Enrico Penolazzi

Altocumulus, iridescence

Over Auroville, Tamil Nadu. India.

Cumulus congestus pileus, iridescence

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