A rare cloud formation known as a Fallstreak Hole has been sighted over eastern Victoria in Australia.
Dozens of people photographed the phenomenon, sending their pictures to broadcaster, the ABC.
The Fallstreak Hole, or hole punch cloud, occurs when part of a cloud’s water droplets freeze into ice crystals and fall below the cloud layer.
Originally published by Cosmos as Rare cloud formation spotted in Victoria’s east
Bill Condie
Bill Condie is a science journalist based in Adelaide, Australia.
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