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September 1, 2023
A sunset over the Big Island, Hawaii.
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April 21, 2020
A storm system over Folsom Lake, California, US.
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June 25, 2019
A circumhorizon arc over the El Dorado Hills, California, US.
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August 10, 2018
A lenticular pile-up over Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, US.
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January 19, 2018
A view of clouds and ripples over and around the Faraglioni Rock Formation, Isle of Capri.
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November 28, 2017
A fair weather cloud day aptly spotted over Sun City, Arizona, US.
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The high mountain in the pokes up through the pine-tree forest like a sharp, pointy dagger. Looks like the strong up-draft winds from above have caused the lenticular clouds to spread-out to create the pile-up. Good shot! From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia