Backlit clouds spark end-of-the-world speculations in Costa Rica
Backlit clouds spark end-of-the-world speculations in Costa Rica
By Vittorio Hernandez @ibtimesau on October 27 2015 10:15 AM
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The Costa Rican National Meteorological Institute explains that sun rays that refract on water droplets and ice crystals in the cloud resulted
in the highlighted sphere outlines in the sky and explosion of bright colours “winging their way in a bow shaped over the could formation.”
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Residents of several cities in Costa Rica witnessed backlit clouds in September, which triggered end-of-the-world speculations. The clouds were spherical-shaped and looked like a mushroom lit from behind.
Residents of Hatilllo, Escazu, Pavas, Parrita and San Jose took photos of the clouds and posted it on social media. Speculations ranged from an alien invasion to the Apocalypse predicted in the Bible. But weather scientists say it is the rare phenomenon cloud iridescence, Elitereaders reports on Monday.
The Costa Rican National Meteorological Institute explains that sun rays that refract on water droplets and ice crystals in the cloud resulted in the highlighted sphere outlines in the sky and explosion of bright colours “winging their way in a bow shaped over the could formation.”
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http://www.ibtimes.com.au/backlit-clouds-spark-end-world-speculations-costa-rica-1478088
