Phenomena

Volcanic Clouds

The volcano Tungurahua erupts in a cloud of ash while molten lava flows down the mountain’s sides. Overhead a wispy lenticular cloud has formed where moist air flowing over the volcano dropped below its dew point. Volcanic eruptions have been known to produce shock waves and vortex rings as well as their distinctive turbulent plumes. (submitted by A. Jones III)

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