Subj : ES Picture of the Day 31  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Mar 31 2022 12:01:02

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Kelvin-Helmholtz Wave Clouds Over Taipei

   March 31, 2022

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   Photographer:  Wei-Chun Lin

   Summary Author:  Wei-Chun Lin;  Cadan Cummings

   The photo above shows  Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds taken on January
   5, 2022 near  Taipei, Taiwan. From this vantage point on  Datun
   Mountain, the wave structures were visible over the skyline for less
   than three minutes. A rare atmospheric phenomenon, Kelvin-Helmholtz
   wave clouds form between two air layers where there is a strong
   vertical  wind shear and signal  air turbulence in the lower
   atmosphere.

   Photo details: Nikon D850, 24mm, f/2.8, 6 second exposure
     * Taipei, Taiwan Coordinates: 25.1767, 121.5219

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Cloud Links

     *  Atmospheric Optics
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