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December 20, 2024
Nacreous clouds are often lenticular wave clouds which are found downwind of mountain ranges that induce gravity waves in the stratosphere. These nacreous clouds were spotted by Gary's friend, Sierra Salin, in the early morning hours over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, California, US.
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March 7, 2022
A sunset viewed from Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, US.
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October 26, 2021
A view from Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California, US.
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June 9, 2021
A fogbow and Brocken spectre over the Muir Woods National Monument, Marin County, California, US.
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