Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2007

Mammatus Clouds Over Mexico

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2007 is “Mammatus Clouds Over Mexico,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Raymundo Aguirre). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“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. After water droplets form that air becomes an opaque cloud.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Raymundo Aguirre
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-december-30-mammatus-clouds-over-mexico

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