Rare cloud formation spotted over Virginia mountain looks like something out of a painting
A curious group of clouds photographed over Smith Mountain in Virginia this week looks more like something out of a fairytale or painting than it does in real life — and the science behind the formation is utterly fascinating.
Amy Christie Hunter shared a stunning photo of the phenomenon Tuesday evening in the Smith Mountain Lake Picture Group, a page dedicated to photos of people's"adventures" and explorations in the region. "Cloud formation over Smith Mountain this evening looked very much like waves," she wrote alongside the photo, which has since received over 700 likes and 200 shares.
The clouds often form on windy days, when there’s a difference in densities of the air, for example, during a temperature inversion. They’re often good indicators of atmospheric instability and the presence of turbulence for aircraft. It is believed that Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds — sometimes called billow clouds — inspired the iconic patterns featured in Vincent van Gogh's"Starry Night."
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