Weird Clouds Look Even Better From Space
May 14, 2010 12:44 PM Subscribe
Amazing photos of unusual cloud formations, as seen from space—along with some of the science behind them. Click on the images for full-size, wallpaperable versions.
Beautiful.
Although the immature person in me says "goatse?"
posted by stormpooper at 12:53 PM on May 14, 2010
Although the immature person in me says "goatse?"
posted by stormpooper at 12:53 PM on May 14, 2010
jesus fuck what a beautiful fucking planet we live on
posted by Nothing... and like it at 12:54 PM on May 14, 2010 [4 favorites]
posted by Nothing... and like it at 12:54 PM on May 14, 2010 [4 favorites]
the immature person in me says "goatse?"
I never expected something so immature from a person named "stormpooper".
posted by nathancaswell at 12:55 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
I never expected something so immature from a person named "stormpooper".
posted by nathancaswell at 12:55 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
Also, good post.
posted by nathancaswell at 12:55 PM on May 14, 2010
posted by nathancaswell at 12:55 PM on May 14, 2010
The Great Lakes lake effect is gorgeous.
Yeah, from the top it is. It's not so gorgeous when you're underneath it, and it's landing on you in the form of snow. Heh.
These are awesome.
posted by FishBike at 1:04 PM on May 14, 2010
Yeah, from the top it is. It's not so gorgeous when you're underneath it, and it's landing on you in the form of snow. Heh.
These are awesome.
posted by FishBike at 1:04 PM on May 14, 2010
these are incredible. thank you for sharing. the weaving/swirling/curls are amazing.
posted by anya32 at 1:17 PM on May 14, 2010
posted by anya32 at 1:17 PM on May 14, 2010
Beau-ti-ful.
Now, I have this over-powering desire to listen to the Cocteau Twins.
posted by Skygazer at 1:17 PM on May 14, 2010
Now, I have this over-powering desire to listen to the Cocteau Twins.
posted by Skygazer at 1:17 PM on May 14, 2010
That's some cool shit.
posted by marxchivist at 1:39 PM on May 14, 2010
posted by marxchivist at 1:39 PM on May 14, 2010
Wonderful pictures, thanks for posting this.
posted by pointless_incessant_barking at 1:45 PM on May 14, 2010
posted by pointless_incessant_barking at 1:45 PM on May 14, 2010
Fuckin' clouds? How do they work?
posted by jefbla at 1:55 PM on May 14, 2010 [7 favorites]
posted by jefbla at 1:55 PM on May 14, 2010 [7 favorites]
We live on the coolest planet in the whole world!
posted by Devils Rancher at 1:56 PM on May 14, 2010 [7 favorites]
posted by Devils Rancher at 1:56 PM on May 14, 2010 [7 favorites]
I've looked at clouds from both sides now.
posted by twoleftfeet at 3:46 PM on May 14, 2010 [6 favorites]
posted by twoleftfeet at 3:46 PM on May 14, 2010 [6 favorites]
Tangential note: Alejandro Selkirk Island, in the first photo, was re-named in 1966 in honor of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration for Robinson Crusoe. Robinson Crusoe Island (where he was actually marooned) is actually about 50 miles to the west.
posted by Araucaria at 5:30 PM on May 14, 2010
posted by Araucaria at 5:30 PM on May 14, 2010
And I think to myself ... what a wonderful world.
posted by bwg at 5:49 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by bwg at 5:49 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
Boom de yada.
posted by Evilspork at 6:49 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Evilspork at 6:49 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
Fantastic post. Thanks.
Now, I have this over-powering desire to listen to the Cocteau Twins.
Whenever I hear that song now I always want to listen to Maxence Cyrin's version right afterward.
posted by homunculus at 7:48 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
Now, I have this over-powering desire to listen to the Cocteau Twins.
Whenever I hear that song now I always want to listen to Maxence Cyrin's version right afterward.
posted by homunculus at 7:48 PM on May 14, 2010 [1 favorite]
Good post. Great format. I just want to say thanks to the website for not putting everything on separate pages requiring a million clicks.
posted by blue_beetle at 9:46 AM on May 15, 2010
posted by blue_beetle at 9:46 AM on May 15, 2010
homunculus: Whenever I hear that song now I always want to listen to Maxence Cyrin's version right afterward.
I can see why. That was tremendous and scored to imagery from L'atalante, nonetheless. Thanks so much for pointing that out, I had no knowledge of it.
posted by Skygazer at 2:01 PM on May 15, 2010
I can see why. That was tremendous and scored to imagery from L'atalante, nonetheless. Thanks so much for pointing that out, I had no knowledge of it.
posted by Skygazer at 2:01 PM on May 15, 2010
Evilspork: "Boom de yada."
Boom de yada Boom de yada Boom de yada Boom de yada ...
posted by bwg at 5:14 PM on May 15, 2010
Boom de yada Boom de yada Boom de yada Boom de yada ...
posted by bwg at 5:14 PM on May 15, 2010
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