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I really like the new commuter jets. Landing in stormy weather in one of these little jets would make for a respectable Disneyland ride. :surprise:
Did You See This Texas Lightning Storm?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around various weather phenomena, particularly lightning storms and cloud formations, including mammatus clouds and mothership clouds. Participants share images, personal experiences, and scientific insights related to these phenomena.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants share images of unusual cloud formations, such as mothership clouds and mammatus clouds, and discuss their appearances before severe weather events.
- A participant references a scientific paper disputing the conventional explanation of thunder's cause, suggesting alternative electrodynamic forces may play a role.
- There are humorous exchanges regarding the naming of mammatus clouds, with some participants making light-hearted comments about the terminology.
- One participant recalls a conversation about the possibility of surviving a lightning strike while wearing a specially constructed metal suit, indicating a blend of humor and curiosity about lightning.
- Multiple participants express admiration for the shared storm photographs and recount personal experiences with similar weather phenomena.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the fascination with cloud formations and storm phenomena, but there is no consensus on the scientific explanations for thunder or the nature of lightning. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the cause of thunder and the implications of the shared scientific insights.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about the causes of thunder rely on specific experimental conditions and assumptions that are not universally accepted. The discussion includes references to various scientific theories and personal anecdotes that may not be fully substantiated.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in meteorology, atmospheric science, or those who enjoy discussing weather phenomena and sharing personal experiences related to storms may find this discussion engaging.
I really like the new commuter jets. Landing in stormy weather in one of these little jets would make for a respectable Disneyland ride. :surprise:
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[/URL]Ivan Seeking said:
I too live in Texas - did anyone see that vibrant rainbow last week Thursday? I was ready to trail it for the pot of gold! ~Werdas
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Mark Twain once said something like: "The coldest winter I ever spent in California was a summer in San Francisco."chroot said:
Is that true or was he grossly exaggerating how cool the summers are?
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So what is the vertical line in the center, and thosered things?
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San Francisco itself has a number of microclimates. Depending upon what neighborhood you live in, you might enjoy either perpetual fog or perpetual sunshine. It's never really cold, in the sense that people in Minnesota would say it's cold -- it rarely gets below 50F even in the dead of winter.zoobyshoe said:
I live a bit south of SF on the peninsula. Here, the weather is just about perfect -- 80F highs in the summer, 50F lows in the winter, sunny nearly all the time. If you don't like the weather in your part of the bay area, just drive 15 minutes.
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That's an alien spacecraft , complete with weather-control devices.Njorl said:
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Mark Twain must have lived in a foggy area, then to have said that. I would suppose the constant clammy damp would make it seem much colder than it actually was, especially with no sun.chroot said:
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You're almost right: just talked to the grays and they said that "weather-control" device is actually the ship's exterior anal probe.chroot said:
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I guess they come in different sizes. I've seen the small, medium and large ones already. I guess this would be the movie theater inspired extra extra super biggie jumbo size.zoobyshoe said:
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I could go into more detail, but I think the thread should get back to what it's really about: breasts.chroot said:
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Remember the Australian pic? We had quite a storm move over Europe last saturday and I finally figured out the official name for the formation: "rol wolk" or "rolling cloud" ('cause that's the one that came over) 
http://www.meteonet.nl/buienlijn_EnschedeJohnKerstholtsm.jpg
Shelf clouds are equally impressive (this one not take last saturday
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http://www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/wxpics/clouds_sun/Berryshelf.jpg
http://www.meteonet.nl/buienlijn_EnschedeJohnKerstholtsm.jpg
Shelf clouds are equally impressive (this one not take last saturday
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WOW AGAIN!
I love this stuff - very dramatic. We had a kick butt lighting storm here the other night. The lightning started about 11 PM and lasted nearly until dawn. About 3 AM Tsu and I were almost bounced out of bed by a series of large strikes directly overhead; or nearly so anyway.
I love this stuff - very dramatic. We had a kick butt lighting storm here the other night. The lightning started about 11 PM and lasted nearly until dawn. About 3 AM Tsu and I were almost bounced out of bed by a series of large strikes directly overhead; or nearly so anyway.
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Pretty... 
That one named the Mothership reminds me when I was 4 years old and this older kid told me clouds where really alien ships in disguise, waiting to suck you up when no ones looking. He show me a book that said that too (can you believe?). Scard the living hell out of me!
That one named the Mothership reminds me when I was 4 years old and this older kid told me clouds where really alien ships in disguise, waiting to suck you up when no ones looking. He show me a book that said that too (can you believe?). Scard the living hell out of me!
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So that was the storm that hit us. I didn't get the worst but it was bad in Enlgand.
The Bob (2004 ©)
The Bob (2004 ©)