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Sierra Wave near Olancha, CA, Febr. 1980 (165°) ... or UFO? ;-)

Sierra Wave near Olancha, CA, Febr. 1980 (165°) ... or UFO? ;-)
The Sierra Wave is a type of lenticular cloud created by winds that lift off the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Known as lee waves, Sierra Waves form as winds hit the Sierra Nevada and are forced to rise, causing water vapor to condense as it cools and forming lenticular clouds on the leeward side of the mountain range. These clouds can remain stationary for many hours. The formation of a Sierra Wave is dependent upon many factors, including wind speed and direction, leeward wind patterns, and water vapor. Given that Sierra Waves are dependent upon many variables their formation is unpredictable.

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Schussentäler, uwschu, Boarischa Krautmo, Tanja - Loughcrew and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 RHH
RHH
Interesting info and a beautiful shot.
10 years ago.
 LutzP
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Thank you Ron, to my regret the old shots are not very sharp. Cheers Lutz
10 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
Thanks Karl, good luck for your move, I remember the feeling. Cheers Lutz
10 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Die fliegenden Untertassen! Ich liebe solche Wolken, in Patagonien oder NZ sieht man die öfter mal, weil da der Wind so pfeift:-)
9 years ago.
 Berny
Berny club
schaut toll aus, wenn unterhalb noch andere sind!
8 years ago.

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