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Water Vapour Collection

"Captivating Water Vapour: From Sonic Booms to Praying Mantises" The mesmerizing aftermath of an aircraft's sonic boom creates a cloud of water vapour

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Aircraft sonic boom cloud

Aircraft sonic boom cloud
Sonic boom aircraft. Cloud forming behind an aircraft as it breaks the sound barrier. As the aircraft moves through the air, an area of low pressure forms behind it

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Water vapour maps of Antarctica, 2004

Water vapour maps of Antarctica, 2004
Water vapour maps of Antarctica. Satellite images of the increase in water vapour over Antarctica from 13 August to 14 October 2004 (the austral spring)

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Power station cooling towers

Power station cooling towers. Cooling towers are used to dispose of waste heat from industrial processes. The waste energy is absorbed by water

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Cooling towers, thermogram

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers at a power station. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: An engraving depicting details of Robert Hooke's hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring

An engraving depicting details of Robert Hooke's hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring the amount of
5311628 An engraving depicting details of Robert Hooke's hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring the amount of humidity water vapour in the atmosphere, soil, or in confined spaces. 1

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson

Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, c1900

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Horseshoe Fall, Niagara, c1901. Creator: William H. Jackson

Horseshoe Fall, Niagara, c1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
Horseshoe Fall, Niagara, c1901

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Niagara, the Horseshoe Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson

Niagara, the Horseshoe Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara, the Horseshoe Fall, c1899

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: American Falls from Goat Island, c1912. Creator: William H. Jackson

American Falls from Goat Island, c1912. Creator: William H. Jackson
American Falls from Goat Island, c1912

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Niagara, the American Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson

Niagara, the American Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara, the American Fall, c1899

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Niagara Falls from Steel Arch Bridge, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson

Niagara Falls from Steel Arch Bridge, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Falls from Steel Arch Bridge, c1900

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Mexico, Falls of Juanacatlan, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson

Mexico, Falls of Juanacatlan, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, Falls of Juanacatlan, between 1884 and 1900

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Three Sisters Bridge (i.e. Three Sister Island), Niagara Riv[er], between 1880 and 1897

Three Sisters Bridge (i.e. Three Sister Island), Niagara Riv[er], between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Three Sisters Bridge (i.e. Three Sister Island), Niagara Riv[er], between 1880 and 1897

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Approach to Cave of the Winds, [American Falls], Niagara, between 1880 and 1897

Approach to Cave of the Winds, [American Falls], Niagara, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Approach to Cave of the Winds, [American Falls], Niagara, between 1880 and 1897

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson

Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, between 1880 and 1897

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, between 1880 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson

Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, between 1880 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, between 1880 and 1900

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Rock of Ages, [American Falls, Niagara], between 1890 and 1899. Creator: William H. Jackson

Rock of Ages, [American Falls, Niagara], between 1890 and 1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Rock of Ages, [American Falls, Niagara], between 1890 and 1899

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing during the morning at St Aidens RSPB reserve near Leeds

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing during the morning at St Aidens RSPB reserve near Leeds, UK. April

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Class in science - studying water vapor, 2nd Division elementary school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Class in science - studying water vapor, 2nd Division elementary school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station

Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station, Himalayas, India

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Cloud formations (colour litho)

Cloud formations (colour litho)
6000067 Cloud formations (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloud formations)

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Lower Falls at Artist Point, Yellowstone River. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Lower Falls at Artist Point, Yellowstone River. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, June

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying with breath condensing in cold air, Kuusamo

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying with breath condensing in cold air, Kuusamo, Finland April

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Hoar Frost On Branches; Alberta, Canada

Hoar Frost On Branches; Alberta, Canada

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: The Marquis of Worcester lets a cannon burst by the effect of water vapor

The Marquis of Worcester lets a cannon burst by the effect of water vapor

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Clouds from high-altitude aircraft C016 / 6311

Clouds from high-altitude aircraft C016 / 6311
Clouds from high-altitude aircraft. Clouds over France, as seen from an aircraft flying at an altitude of around 11 kilometres

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Steam rising from hot drink

Steam rising from hot drink
Steam rising from a cup of coffee

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Southern hawker dragonfly

Southern hawker dragonfly
Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Fawley refinery

Fawley refinery. Water vapour rising from vents at an oil refinery. Photographed in Fawley, Hampshire, UK

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Power station, thermogram

Power station, thermogram
Power station. Thermogram of emissions from cooling towers and a chimney at a power station. The object at lower right is a car

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Cooling towers at sunset, artwork

Cooling towers at sunset, artwork

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Operation Crossroads atom bomb test, 1946

Operation Crossroads atom bomb test, 1946
Operation Crossroads atom bomb test. Mushroom cloud rising from the Baker underwater atomic explosion carried out at Bikini Atoll, in the Pacific, on 25th July 1946

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Cooling towers, thermogram

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers by a road. The object at lower centre left is a lorry

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: West Burton power station, UK

West Burton power station, UK
Sunset behind West Burton coal-fired power station, Nottinghamshire, UK

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Decomposition

Decomposition
Decompositon. Water vapour rising from decaying organic matter on an active (hot) compost heap. This heat is a by-product of the breakdown of the organic matter by microbes living in the compost heap

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Coastal fog

Coastal fog. Fog forms when a body of warm and moist air contacts cold air. As cold air can carry less water vapour than warm air, the vapour condenses to water droplets

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Morning fog

Morning fog. This fog or mist is caused by the cooling of warm, moist air in the lowest layers of the atmosphere. Water vapour condenses into droplets as the air cools

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Cloud cover

Cloud cover seen from above. Photographed from an altitude of 10, 000 metres

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Mountain stream, Swiss Alps

Mountain stream, Swiss Alps
Mountain stream cascading beneath a mountain summit. Photographed in the Susten Pass, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Water boiling experiment, 19th century

Water boiling experiment, 19th century
Water boiling experiment. This experiment demonstrated the principle that paper and cardboard will not burn as long as the energy of a flame is being used to boil water instead

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Geyser Valley, Kamchatka

Geyser Valley, Kamchatka, Russia. Steam rising from a hillside in the geothermal area of Geyser Valley, the second-largest geothemal area in the world

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Electrical power, conceptual image

Electrical power, conceptual image
Electrical power. Conceptual image of power station cooling towers within a glowing light bulb. This image represents the generation of the electrical power used to power the light bulb

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Greenhouse effect, conceptual image

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Mars with clouds, artwork

Mars with clouds, artwork. The Sun is at upper left. This image can represent a Mars of the past, when its atmosphere was thicker and warmer and there was flowing water on its surface

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Rain cloud

Rain cloud. Small, lone cloud, with rain falling from it. Clouds form from water evaporated by the Sun. Under the right conditions, the water vapour condenses to form clouds

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Aircraft contrail

Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Lignite-burning power station

Lignite-burning power station at night. This is the Neurath power station (Kraftwerk Neurath), near Grevenbroich, Germany. It obtains power by burning lignite (brown coal)

Background imageWater Vapour Collection: Chimney and cooling tower

Chimney and cooling tower
Cooling towers. Water vapour rising out of cooling towers at a power station



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"Captivating Water Vapour: From Sonic Booms to Praying Mantises" The mesmerizing aftermath of an aircraft's sonic boom creates a cloud of water vapour, showcasing the sheer power and speed of modern aviation. Unveiling Antarctica's hidden secrets through water vapour maps in 2004, scientists gained valuable insights into the continent's climate patterns and glacial movements. Power station cooling towers release billowing plumes of water vapour, symbolizing both industrial progress and environmental concerns surrounding energy production. A thermogram captures the ethereal beauty of cooling towers as they emit wisps of water vapour, creating a stunning visual display against their surroundings. In a rare moment captured high up in the Himalayas, a praying mantis delicately interacts with water vapour from passing clouds, blending nature's wonders at great altitudes. Delightful cloud formations depicted in vibrant color lithographs showcase the ever-changing dance between air currents and invisible water vapour molecules. Two male Black grouse confront each other at a lek while their breath condenses into visible puffs in the cold air—a striking scene that epitomizes primal competition amidst natural beauty. The Lower Falls at Artist Point in Yellowstone National Park captivate viewers with its majestic cascade enveloped by misty veils formed by evaporating river waters—nature's own masterpiece. Male Black grouse proudly display themselves amidst Kuusamo's frosty landscape; their breath crystallizes into tiny droplets, adding an enchanting touch to this wintry spectacle. 10 & 11: Male Black grouse call out passionately during leks as their breath mingles with chilly air—an awe-inspiring sight that exemplifies nature's harmonious symphony amid adversity.