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science4 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Satellite Detects Mysterious Swirling Holes Near Antarctica

NASA's satellite captured striking swirling cloud patterns over Heard Island, caused by von Kármán vortices formed as strong winds pass over the island's Mawson Peak, providing valuable insights into atmospheric dynamics and wind behavior in remote regions.

via The Daily Galaxy|

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science5 months ago•3 min saved

Mysterious Dark Voids Appear in the Sky Over Antarctic Island

NASA satellite images from 2016 reveal 10 unusual dark cloud holes over Heard Island caused by von Kármán vortices, a phenomenon where wind interacts with landmasses, creating swirling cloud patterns, with some irregularities likely due to intense winds and thick cloud coverage.

via Live Science|

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