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- A tsunami of fog in the Jura regionA captivating tsunami of fog, or cloud cascade, was filmed by a local official in a small town in Doubs on Sunday, November 3.
- Warm air mass at higher altitudesCooler air at ground levelCreates a cascading effect resembling ocean wavesspaceship-like supercell storms in the United StatesAn incredible supercell storm, resembling an alien mothership with an additional tail, swept across Oklahoma in September.
- Peculiar lasso formation observed in IowaSignifies the end stage of a tornado’s lifecycletwo cloud UFOs above an American volcanoA pair of astonishing lenticular clouds, often mistaken for UFOs due to their distinctive lens-like shape, crowned one of America’s most picturesque peaks—Mount St.
Tsunami of fog, roll cloud, rain lake in the Sahara… Discover our selection of the most breathtaking weather images captured in 2024 from around the globe.
weather phenomena like never before
The weather unleashed its full force this year, leaving behind not only devastation but also astonishing imagery. From extraordinary fog waves to mind-boggling supercells, 2024 has been a remarkable year for meteorological displays.
a tsunami of fog in the Jura region
A captivating tsunami of fog, or cloud cascade, was filmed by a local official in a small town in Doubs on Sunday, November 3. This advection fog phenomenon occurs when warm air masses meet cooler air near the ground, creating an ethereal sea-like appearance.
- Warm air mass at higher altitudes
- Cooler air at ground level
- Creates a cascading effect resembling ocean waves
spaceship-like supercell storms in the United States
An incredible supercell storm, resembling an alien mothership with an additional tail, swept across Oklahoma in September. This ferocious storm system produced hailstones of gigantic proportions and left many observers awestruck by its otherworldly appearance.
- Resembling an alien spacecraft
- Produced giant hailstones
- Swept across Oklahoma
sahara desert submerged under water
Certain regions of the Sahara Desert received over 7.8 inches of rain within just two days last October—equivalent to more than a year’s worth of precipitation. These torrential rains resulted in flash floods and created temporary lakes amid the arid landscape.
- Over 7.8 inches of rainfall within two days
- Torrential rain led to flash floods
- Formation of temporary lakes
the strangest tornado of the year
A peculiar yet visually striking lasso tornado was spotted in Iowa (USA) last April during a particularly stormy day. Generally indicative of a tornado’s demise, this formation twists itself into a lasso shape as it dissipates.
- Peculiar lasso formation observed in Iowa
- Signifies the end stage of a tornado’s lifecycle
two cloud UFOs above an American volcano
A pair of astonishing lenticular clouds, often mistaken for UFOs due to their distinctive lens-like shape, crowned one of America’s most picturesque peaks—Mount St. Helens—in April.
- Lenticular clouds resembling UFOs spotted above Mount St. Helens
a majestic arcus heralding storm kirk’s arrival
Just prior to Storm Kirk’s arrival—a former hurricane—in early October off France’s western coast, a mesmerizing arcus cloud formation was filmed along the Basque shorelines. This rolling cloud structure appeared ahead of an impending thunderstorm.
