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Seemingly orthogonal cloud layers indicate winds moving in different directionsat different levels

Description

Seemingly orthogonal cloud layers indicate winds moving in different directionsat different levels. Melt pools in late summer ice.

Credit

Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Display Date

2008 August 17

Location

Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Collection

Paths Less Taken

Keywords

Arctic Moods