What Causes Holes in the Sky Over Tainan, Taiwan?

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Start date Jan 13, 2012
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A video captured over Tainan, Taiwan, shows unusual phenomena described as "holes in the sky." These formations are identified as fallstreak holes, which occur when water droplets in a cloud freeze and fall, creating a visible gap. The discussion references credible sources, including National Geographic and Wikipedia, which explain that these holes are a result of specific atmospheric conditions involving temperature and ice crystals. The consensus is that there is a clear scientific explanation for this phenomenon, debunking any need for speculation beyond natural causes.

Jan 13, 2012

wukunlin

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someone took video of this thing over Tainan in Taiwan, is there any known natural explanation to ummm, holes in the sky?

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Jan 13, 2012

Evo

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This is an easy one.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/06/110630-hole-punch-clouds-airplanes-heat-ice-science/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallstreak_hole

Jan 13, 2012

wukunlin

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Oh, easy one indeed, thanks Evo

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