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Rare optical phenomena known as high altitude solar halos. ~Photo by Steve Gettle

Reddish Lenticular Clouds

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Lenticular Cloud / Altocumulus lenticularis / Nuage lenticulaire / Image by Dave Wong from flickr

Light Pillars in Russia (image source unknown). A light pillar is an atmospheric phenomenon in which a vertical beam of light appears to extend above and/or below a light source. The effect is created by the reflection of light from tiny ice crystals that are suspended in the atmosphere. #colourcuriosity #lightphenomenon

Earthquakes are natural phenomena caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in seismic waves. This release of energy can occur due to tectonic plate movements, volcanic activity, or human-induced activities like mining. The severity of earthquakes is measured on the Richter scale or moment magnitude scale. They can lead to various effects, such as ground shaking, surface rupture, and sometimes tsunamis if they occur underwater. Preparedness and understanding…