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Cavum Cloud

Cavum Cloud In a recent post, NASA shared a captivating photograph captured by the Terra satellite on January 30, showcasing peculiar holes in the clouds above the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Florida. These mysterious formations, known as “cavum clouds” or “hole-punch clouds,” have intrigued scientists for over a decade. What is s Cavum Cloud? A Cavum cloud, also known as a fallstreak hole, is a distinctive cloud feature characterized by a well-defined circular or sometimes linear hole in a thin layer of supercooled water droplet cloud. Characteristics and Formation Cloud Types: Cavum clouds can be found…