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Title: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 17, 2010, 04:29

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A few years ago scientists were surprised by the sight of two planes carving a hole through a cloud—which then began spewing snow.

A new study spawned by the accidental discovery solves the mystery behind so-called hole-punch clouds and explains how airplanes can change the weather, at least on an extremely local level.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/06/100616-planes-change-weather-hole-punch-clouds-science/

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Clive on June 17, 2010, 08:21

Amazing Sam!  What a wonderful pic.

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Simon on June 19, 2010, 15:15

Indeed!

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Rik on June 19, 2010, 16:42

I need them to miss any clouds over Scotland for the next few weeks. :)

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 16:46

holiday?

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Rik on June 19, 2010, 16:54

Yes, yes, YES!!!!!  I'll be in the Highlands and unpacked this time next week. :)

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 16:57

nice. Hope you will be allowed to have a taste of the regional gold....

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 16:58

interestingly I've never made it past Edinburgh, something I intend to fix on my permanent return to the UK.

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Rik on June 19, 2010, 17:03

We're staying at Clava for the first couple of weeks, near Culloden Moor, it was settled by Neolithic man, there's a couple of burial cairns there, plus several standing stone. Situated in the Nairn valley, you can see why early man chose to settle there. We have a self-catering 'cabin' for two weeks, the come back to Dumfries and Galloway for a week - somewhere we've only ever driven past on the way to the real Scotland. Time we explored. :) Back home via the Lake District - retirement has its advantages. :)

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 17:19

indeed.... I only get 3 weeks of holiday a year

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Rik on June 19, 2010, 17:29

I can have up to 52, depending on the boss. ;)

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 17:30

 :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Clive on June 19, 2010, 20:11

I've been right up to the top of Scotland as far as John O'Groats which looks remarkably  similar to Land's End.   :woot:  I've even visited the Orkneys but have yet to set foot on Shetland.  One day!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: sam on June 19, 2010, 20:43

that's they day they are dreading.

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Simon on June 19, 2010, 21:55

Well, the sheep are, anyway.  ;D

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Clive on June 19, 2010, 22:37

 :blush:

Title: Re: Planes Create Weird Clouds—And Snow, Rain Fall Out
Post by: Rik on June 20, 2010, 11:44

 :laugh: