Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 7, 2004

Mammatus Clouds Over Mexico

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2004 is “Mammatus Clouds Over Mexico,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Raymundo Aguirre). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“When do cloud bottoms appear like bubbles? Normal cloud bottoms are flat because moist warm air that rises and cools will condense into water droplets at a very specific temperature, which usually corresponds to a very specific height.”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 7, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Raymundo Aguirre
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 7, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-june-7-mammatus-clouds-over-mexico

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