Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 2014

Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2014 is “Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“When do cloud bottoms appear like bubbles? Normally, cloud bottoms are flat .”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2014

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At a glance

Date: April 15, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 15, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-15-mammatus-clouds-over-nebraska

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