Jet stream cirrus clouds C016 / 5818
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Jet stream cirrus clouds C016 / 5818
Jet stream cirrus clouds over a snowy landscape. Cirrus clouds are found at altitudes of over 5 kilometres. They consist of tiny ice crystals blown by the wind into wispy cloud shapes. These cirrus clouds have formed in the northern jet stream above Finland. Jet streams are fast flowing high-altitude narrow air currents that circle the Earth at a height of 7-12 kilometres. The wind speed varies from 60 to 125 kilometres per hour
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Arctic Atmosphere Atmospheric Phenomenon Blowing Cirrus Cloud Clouds Cold Fast February Finland Finnish Frost Frosty Frozen High Altitude Ice Crystals Jet Stream Land Meteorological Meteorology Phenomena Physical Geography Polar Scandinavia Scandinavian Snow Snowy Stratosphere Stratospheric Streaming Weather Windy Winter Wintry Jetstream
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This print captures the mesmerizing beauty of jet stream cirrus clouds floating gracefully over a snowy landscape. These ethereal clouds, known as cirrus clouds, form at altitudes exceeding 5 kilometers and are composed of delicate ice crystals carried by the wind, creating wispy cloud formations. In this particular image, these celestial wonders have formed within the northern jet stream above Finland. Jet streams are high-altitude air currents that encircle our planet between 7 to 12 kilometers above sea level. With wind speeds ranging from 60 to 125 kilometers per hour, they play a crucial role in shaping weather patterns worldwide. The fast-flowing nature of these narrow air currents is highlighted against the wintry backdrop of Finland's scenic terrain. As February blankets the land with frost and snow, this photograph showcases the remarkable interplay between atmospheric phenomena and physical geography. The frozen branches of trees stand tall beneath an icy sky while polar winds sweep through Scandinavia's arctic region. The image serves as a testament to both the power and fragility of nature—where meteorological forces intertwine with geographical elements to create breathtaking scenes like this one. It invites us to marvel at Earth's ever-changing landscapes and appreciate how even seemingly intangible phenomena can leave such indelible imprints on our surroundings.
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