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A variety of Altocumulus formations spotted over Khomeynishahr, Esfahan Province, Iran
Mammatus (Mamma) spotted shortly after a thunderstorm near Allestree, Derby, England
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A unique view of Cumulus clouds, in the sky above and via the reflection of the building, gave inspiration to Andrew to write the following thoughts while he was in Denver, Colorado, US. The road ahead is paved and bright, A winding path of blinding light, But sometimes, weary from the climb, We steal a glance at backward time. The thoughts that were inside my mind, Seem better when they’re behind, The clouds that once would block my view, Now make me look at things anew.
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Sunlight hits the backside of a supercell thunderstorm, providing a view of a vivid rainbow within the hail core, spotted near Elk City, Oklahoma, US
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A low-precipitation (LP) supercell, which is a highly-sheared rotating thunderstorm that produces minimal rain, but can generate large hailstones and occasional tornadoes, is characterized by a highly visible updraft tower and is often bell-shaped. This classic example was spotted and followed by Jonah from New Mexico to Texas, with this photograph being taken near Dalhart, Texas, US.
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Supernumerary bows within the primary rainbow, spotted by Peter's sister overlooking Mosman Bay, spanning Sydney and North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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A dynamic and colourful sunset captured by David's son, Craig West, over Callerton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Sun pillar spotted during sunrise over Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Arcus delineating the leading edge of a storm system as it moves over Columbia, Missouri, US
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Cirrocumulus undulatus with signs of lacunosus, spotted near Mt. Shasta, California, US
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A lone Altocumulus lenticularis in its simplest form spotted by Rhode's son, over Brooklyn, New York, US
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A canvas of clouds and colour at sunset over Vermontville, Adirondacks, New York, US
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Subtle crepuscular rays at sunrise, prior to a day of hot temperatures, high winds, and intermittent thunderstorms over central Indiana, US
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A storm system hovering over Mt. Shasta, California, US
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An arcus, also known as a shelf cloud, marks the leading edge of a thunderstorm's gust front, spotted here with a storm system that generated a tornado warning near Omaha, Nebraska, US
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Cumulus congestus along the horizon, following stormy weather in the prior days, spotted looking north over Belfast Loch, near Bangor, Northern Ireland
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