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Satellite view of fog forming over the Great Lakes
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Satellite view of fog forming over the Great Lakes
January 6, 2014 - Satellite view of fog forming over the Great Lakes and streaming southeast with the wind. A swirling mass of Arctic air moved south into the continental United States in early January. The air mass began breaking off from the polar vortex, a semi-permanent low-pressure system with a center around Canads Baffin Island. The frigid air was pushed south into the Great Lakes region by the jet stream, bringing abnormally cold temperatures to many parts of Canada and the central and eastern United States.
When the cold air passed over the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, the contrast in temperatures created a visual spectacle. As cold, dry air moved over the lakes, it mixed with warmer, moister air rising off the lake surfaces, transforming the water vapor into fog, a phenomenon known as steam fog
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This print captures a mesmerizing satellite view of fog forming over the Great Lakes on January 6,2014. As a swirling mass of Arctic air descended southward into the continental United States, it broke off from the polar vortex centered around Canada's Baffin Island. Pushed by the jet stream, this frigid air invaded the Great Lakes region, causing abnormally cold temperatures across Canada and parts of the central and eastern United States. As this bitterly cold air passed over Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, an extraordinary visual spectacle unfolded. The stark contrast between the freezing dry air and relatively warm lake waters created a stunning phenomenon known as steam fog. The colder air mixed with warmer moisture rising off the lake surfaces, transforming water vapor into thick blankets of fog that blanketed the landscape. In this horizontal color image taken from space, we witness nature's artistry at its finest. With no people in sight, we are presented with an overhead view that showcases not only the beauty but also highlights various elements such as geography, environment, climate patterns, meteorology, and topography. This photograph serves as a reminder of how interconnected our planet is – where weather systems like these can create breathtaking scenes while impacting daily life for millions. It is through images like these that we gain a deeper appreciation for Earth's wonders and our role in preserving them for future generations to cherish.
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