Unusual cloud formations Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
Cybergran V on 04-May-18. Waypoint GA12252
Cache Details
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| Type: | Locationless |
| Container: | Other |
| Proximity: | 161m |
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Description
What can you see in the sky?
Whilst in the aeroplane travelling up to the Sunshine Coast today this unusual colour formation out the window reminded us of the hay being raked into windrows, back on the farm.
So many times I can gaze at clouds and see a variety of shapes reminiscent of dragons, or angels, or birds.
What can you see when you look upwards?
I looked to see if there was a similar cache to this but couldn’t find it. Forgive me if there is another.
CONGRATULATIONS ON FTF pjmpjm
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In line with amendments made to requirements for listing and finding a Locationess geocache, this geocache has been reviewed and found not be in line with the listing requirements.
https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Locationless_cache
Armchair style Locationless caches where the finder is not required to explore the real world, identify a location and accompany the "Find" with photographic evidence are no longer accepted.
A Locationless cache listing must require the finder to locate an object or perform a task in the real world, collect the co-ordinates and log the find with accompanying photographic evidence.
The geocaching community would like to thank you for listing this Locationess geocache and congratulations to all that found this locationless geocache.
As the geocache no longer meets the requirements we will archive the cache listing.
https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Locationless_cache
Armchair style Locationless caches where the finder is not required to explore the real world, identify a location and accompany the "Find" with photographic evidence are no longer accepted.
A Locationless cache listing must require the finder to locate an object or perform a task in the real world, collect the co-ordinates and log the find with accompanying photographic evidence.
The geocaching community would like to thank you for listing this Locationess geocache and congratulations to all that found this locationless geocache.
As the geocache no longer meets the requirements we will archive the cache listing.
This photo was taken at Ross, Tasmania- about 5 minutes before the rain came. We made it back to the bus in time to stay dry!
Rated: for Overall Experience
This is the sky at Creswick Victoria at 8.00am today. Weird clouds and unstable weather to follow.
Cheers
Cheers
Rated: for Overall Experience
We stopped here to have something to eat and the clouds caught my attention. So this is it for today. see the little pig who can fly...
thanks
Cybergran V
thanks
Cybergran VRated: for Overall Experience
Whilst in Beechworth on Friday I saw this unusual cloud formation of a cloud blowing smoke rings and the reflection in the water made it look great.
On a very recent flight to Bundaberg for family reasons, I grabbed a few photos for this locationless. So, like the CO, mine are from above the clouds which gives a different look to things.
Thanks Cybergran V....a few examples attached.
Thanks Cybergran V....a few examples attached.
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This flock of clouds (appropriate collective noun?) Was seen on our way home from the Yarra Valley.
It popped up in my facebook memories this morning.
I give you "Duclouds".
It popped up in my facebook memories this morning.
I give you "Duclouds".
Rated: for Overall Experience
This cloud has a name. It is Hector the storm cloud and it forms most afternoons off the Tiwi Island near Darwin.
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Hi Cybergran V
Was having a quiet drink and chat at my Ex-Servicemens Club in Huonville, Tasmania when I noticed these clouds in the sunset
Usually you see kites flying in the sky
So it is with these clouds; long tails and big bodies made the clouds look like kites flying in the night sky; too me very unusual
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
My Finds: GCA 3180; GC 3545; TOT 6725
Was having a quiet drink and chat at my Ex-Servicemens Club in Huonville, Tasmania when I noticed these clouds in the sunset
Usually you see kites flying in the sky
So it is with these clouds; long tails and big bodies made the clouds look like kites flying in the night sky; too me very unusual
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
My Finds: GCA 3180; GC 3545; TOT 6725
Rated: for Overall Experience
We were driving along the East Derwent Highway near Geilston Bay when Mrs y'stassie noticed an unusually shaped cloud. Could it be a "dog cloud", or could it even be a "dinosaur cloud"? What ever it was, the head, mouth and long neck are very clear on the dark cloud with a taller light cloud behind. the required photo has been added to the Gallery. Thanks Cybergran V for the cache.
Lenticular Cloud Formation.
We were at Labrador on the Gold Coast when a thunder storm approached and this is what we saw.
Lenticular clouds (Altocumulus lenticularis in Latin) are stationary clouds that form in the troposphere, typically in perpendicular alignment to the wind direction. They are often comparable in appearance to a lens or saucer. There are three main types of lenticular clouds: altocumulus standing lenticular (ACSL), stratocumulus standing lenticular (SCSL), and cirrocumulus standing lenticular (CCSL), varying in altitude above the ground. Because of their unique appearance, they have been brought forward as an explanation for some unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings.
As air travels along the surface of the Earth, obstructions are often encountered. These include both natural features of the Earth, such as mountains or hills, and man-made structures, such as buildings and other structures. These disrupt the flow of air into "eddies", or areas of turbulence influenced by these obstructions.
When moist, stable air flows over a larger eddie, like those caused by mountains, a series of large-scale standing waves form on the leeward side of the mountain. If the temperature at the crest of the wave drops below the local dew point, moisture in the air may condense to form lenticular clouds. Under certain conditions, long strings of lenticular clouds can form near the crest of each successive wave, creating a formation known as a "wave cloud." These wave systems can produce large updrafts, occasionally enough for water vapour to condense and produce precipitation.
Lenticular clouds have been mistaken for UFOs (or "visual cover" for UFOs), particularly in the shape of a "flying saucer", because these clouds have a characteristic lens appearance and smooth saucer-like shape; also, because lenticular clouds generally do not form over low-lying or flat terrain, many people may have never seen one before and don't know that they can exist. Bright colours (called iridescence) are sometimes seen along the edge of lenticular clouds.
TFTL Cybergran V
We were at Labrador on the Gold Coast when a thunder storm approached and this is what we saw.
Lenticular clouds (Altocumulus lenticularis in Latin) are stationary clouds that form in the troposphere, typically in perpendicular alignment to the wind direction. They are often comparable in appearance to a lens or saucer. There are three main types of lenticular clouds: altocumulus standing lenticular (ACSL), stratocumulus standing lenticular (SCSL), and cirrocumulus standing lenticular (CCSL), varying in altitude above the ground. Because of their unique appearance, they have been brought forward as an explanation for some unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings.
As air travels along the surface of the Earth, obstructions are often encountered. These include both natural features of the Earth, such as mountains or hills, and man-made structures, such as buildings and other structures. These disrupt the flow of air into "eddies", or areas of turbulence influenced by these obstructions.
When moist, stable air flows over a larger eddie, like those caused by mountains, a series of large-scale standing waves form on the leeward side of the mountain. If the temperature at the crest of the wave drops below the local dew point, moisture in the air may condense to form lenticular clouds. Under certain conditions, long strings of lenticular clouds can form near the crest of each successive wave, creating a formation known as a "wave cloud." These wave systems can produce large updrafts, occasionally enough for water vapour to condense and produce precipitation.
Lenticular clouds have been mistaken for UFOs (or "visual cover" for UFOs), particularly in the shape of a "flying saucer", because these clouds have a characteristic lens appearance and smooth saucer-like shape; also, because lenticular clouds generally do not form over low-lying or flat terrain, many people may have never seen one before and don't know that they can exist. Bright colours (called iridescence) are sometimes seen along the edge of lenticular clouds.
TFTL Cybergran V
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another lonely cloud in Leura, Sublime Point, the Blue Mountains . . .
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Riding my BMX through the Welby Mountain Bike Trails (easy grade) I noticed this unusual cloud formation as I finished my day's exercise. It reminded me of the last time I saw a dragon in the flesh. You can see its huge head, front feet seemingly gaining purchase on the tennis courts & its spiked tail. Luckily I was able to get my gear into the UAV (Urban Assault Vehicle) & make my getaway before it struck. Thanks.
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I took this photo from the street a short distance from my house, looking out over Kings Tableland . . . Blue Mountains of NSW . . .
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Today whilst travelling home I spotted this cloud out of the window which, to me, looked like a frightened dog, running very fast, leaving a cloud of dust behind him.
Today this was spotted out the window of the plane.
Shortly after that the clouds formed a solid mass beneath us which looked like a snow field.
And now, sitting at the Peregian Springs Golf Club, having a cold drink, and looking at the sunset, I could see a cuttlefish low on the horizon..
I’m looking forward to see what any of you can see in the sky when you take the time to look up from your electronic devices.
Shortly after that the clouds formed a solid mass beneath us which looked like a snow field.
And now, sitting at the Peregian Springs Golf Club, having a cold drink, and looking at the sunset, I could see a cuttlefish low on the horizon..
I’m looking forward to see what any of you can see in the sky when you take the time to look up from your electronic devices.
