A breathtaking sight graced the skies above Japan—a majestic lenticular cloud hovering over the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji. Lenticular clouds, a rare meteorological marvel, form when air currents dance over mountainous terrain, sculpting the atmosphere into undulating waves. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), stands as a timeless symbol of … [Read more...] about Unveiling Mount Fuji’s Majesty: A Lenticular Cloud Phenomenon
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Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud. LÍTLA DÍMUN IS THE SMALLEST of the Faroe Islands’ 18 main islands. But though it may be tiny, the islet still has the power to influence the atmosphere. A lenticular cloud often drapes over it like a wet, vapory blanket. These stationary clouds typically form over mountain peaks or other protruding … [Read more...] about Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands