Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Lake Effect Snow on Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 30, 2004 is “Lake Effect Snow on Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SeaWiFS Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Lake Effect Snow on Earth
Credit: SeaWiFS Project , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are those strange clouds stretching out from these lakes? The clouds are caused by cold air moving over a warm water and result in bands of lake-effect snow .”

— APOD editors, November 30, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 30, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: SeaWiFS Project , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 113 words

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