FunNature & AnimalWhat phenomenon is the so-called 'hole in the sky'?

What phenomenon is the so-called 'hole in the sky'?

We can find it under the name of "skypunch" or "fallstreak hole" , but this huge hole in the sky so characteristic is a clear example of the wonders of our nature . We are talking about clouds.

The hole in the sky represents a large void of elliptical or circular shape that can appear in middle clouds such as Altocumulus (medium-sized, white to grayish clouds, in the form of layers or patches) or Cirrocumulus (clouds higher than Altocumulus and do not produce shade). The phenomenon occurs when the temperature of the water residing in the clouds is below zero but has not frozen; thus, in the absence of ice nucleating particles, the water droplets around the crystals disappear creating a domino effect and producing the pronounced hole inside the cloud.

Because their process is not so extravagant, they are not exclusive to a single geographical area, so it is possible to find them in many places on the planet. However, they are not as common as we would like , as observing them is quite a spectacle for cloud lovers.

In social networks we can usually find them under the hashtag #fallstreak .

What are the real impacts of a golf course?

Although it may seem that golf is a sport closely linked to natural spaces, it actually has a great impact on the environment.

The South American firefly, a new invasive species in Spain?

Initially it was identified as a new species of firefly, although it was soon seen that, in fact, it had been brought by the human hand from Argentina.

NASA discovers more than 50 areas that emit exorbitant levels of greenhouse gases

NASA's 'EMIT' spectrometer locates has targeted Central Asia, the Middle East and the US among others.

Scientists identify the exact number of hamburgers you can eat without destroying the Earth

A new report highlights how much we should reduce our meat consumption per week to prevent the climate crisis from worsening.

Can an alligator have feathers?

If alligators and crocodiles have the genes that allow them to form feathers, why aren't they feathered?

More