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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
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 Sunrise Mammatus Clouds

   December 02, 2020

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   Photographer:  Paul Anton Mahinay
   Summary Authors:  Paul Anton Mahinay;  Jim Foster

   Shown above are golden  mammatus clouds observed during sunrise in
   the province of Rizal, Philippines, on October 16, 2020. Most often
   reported toward sunset, when  thunderstorms are more active, these
   pouchy clouds form when cold air from a  downdraft is thrust against
   the storm’s cloud base. Though often attention-getting, mammatus don't
   reliably herald the onset of  severe weather.

   Photo Details: Taken using a smartphone; F2.4; 1/144 second exposure;
   1.87 mm; ISO 40.
     * Rizal, Philippines Coordinates:  14.5586, 121.1361

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