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Unusual lenticular cloud over Ankara

Thursday, December 20, 2012

This appears to be an ordinary lenticular cloud, except for that steadily glowing ring at the base. To be shaped like that, a plasma would need to be generated artificially, and, in any case, no naturally occurring plasma would remain stable for more than a few seconds. One other explanation is that the cloud is being lit from below, but there is no indication of any large lighted area under it, such as a stadium with a ring of floodlights. Lastly, it could be lit from within. If so, then what would be in it?

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I think the ring is probably just a cloud in front of the lenticular clouds, being lite by sunlight after sunset indicating they're at a high altitude. Interesting enough, a small white object shoots out of the cloud and to the left at 19 seconds! If it's not a CGI effect, that could very well be an unknown. It's best viewed if you go into You Tube and set it to full screen.

Posted by xevious on 20 Dec 2012 at 19:17

I noticed that white "object" too, but wondered if it might be a reflection from inside (assuming the video was shot through a window, as the sound is consistent with being indoors.) I agree about it most likely being lit by recent sunset; it would be useful to know how soon after sunset the video was taken. Still must have been pretty cool to see.

Posted by BobInNJ on 20 Dec 2012 at 19:46
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