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Reflections of virga spotted in the early morning over Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over Winthrop, Washington, US
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum), which occurs when supercooled water droplets freeze, creating ice crystals that become heavy and fall below as virga. This classic example was spotted over Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia.
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) spotted over Florence, Massachusetts, US
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) within a layer of Altocumulus perlucidus translucidus, spotted over Whitstable, Kent, England
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Sun dog (Parhelion) makes its presence known amidst a myriad of clouds over Wynnum, Brisbane, South East Queensland, Australia
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Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over Cuffley, Hertfordshire, England
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted at sunset over Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus spotted over Faverges de la tour, France
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) spotted over Northampton, England
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An expansive display of Altocumulus lenticularis spotted following a day of rain showers near Montrose, Scotland
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted over the Alps, near Montreux, Switzerland
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A brilliant display of Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted downwind of Mt Hood, Oregon, from White Salmon, Washington, US
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An exquisite sunset with Altocumulus lenticularis over Nubeena, Tasmania, Australia
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Altocumulus stratiformis spotted by Catherine's friend, near Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
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A beautiful display of Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted over the Velebit Mountain Range, Croatia
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