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A Kelvin-Helmholtz formation over the Shields Valley, Montana, US.
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Storm system near Buckeye, Arizona, US
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Altocumulus stratiformis over Undy, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Crepuscular rays making their way through a storm during the monsoon season in southeastern Utah, near Bluff, Utah, US
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus and a corona optical effect over Southsea, Hampshire, England
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Asperitas over Brecon, Powys, Wales
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Pileus over Denton, United Kingdom
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Asperitas near Sumirago, Varese, Italy
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Altocumulus with some Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) formations, spotted over Achim, Uesen, Germany
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Lacunosus, a Latin term meaning "full of gaps", represents a short-lived cloud formation that has holes present, resembling a honeycomb. This cloud formation was spotted over Lombard, Illinois, US.
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Noctilucent clouds over Hedekas, Sweden
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Cumulus congestus as seen from above the clouds, via this view of Monte Antelao from Monte Cernera, Dolomites, Italy
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Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus, also known as a mackerel sky, spotted in the midst of a stunning sunset over Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
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Mamma (Mammatus) clouds following a thunderstorm over Kalken, Belgium
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Cumulonimbus over Lakeview, United States
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Cirrocumulus and Crepuscular rays over Gimpo, South Korea
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Brilliant shot, Hallie! Marvellous capture! It must have been a wonderful sight to behold in real life.
You have captured a rather rare cloud. lucky you!
Laurence