B Jupiter's pole storms - potential relation?

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The discussion explores the potential connection between resonance frequencies and the formation of pole storms on Jupiter. A specific pattern observed in a video is likened to the symmetrical arrangement of storms at Jupiter's north pole, suggesting that resonance may influence their development. The speaker proposes that measuring the spacing between non-vibrating spots could reveal insights into the speed of sound in the material of the storms. Additionally, the cyclonic nature of these storms is highlighted, with eight distinct vortexes surrounding the north pole, resembling smaller bubbles around a larger one. This analysis suggests a deeper relationship between atmospheric phenomena and resonance patterns on Jupiter.
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An observation that might be a part of the reason why these storms exist
I just watched this beautiful video about resonance frequencies and saw a pattern (the pattern at 1:25) , that reminded me of the pole storms on jupiter:

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Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/ASI/INAF/JIRA

Could it be that some resonance frequencies on the pole of Jupiter are the reason why these formations started to form in the first place?
 
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The plate has 4 fold symmetry because of the rectangular shape of the plate. I will hazard a guess that we might be learn something about the speed of sound in the plate material by measuring the space between the non-vibrating spots.

The vortexes in Jupiter are cyclones. You see 8 of them around the north pole because that is the size of the storms there. More like bubbles surrounding a bigger bubble or US dimes around a US quarter.
 

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