Rare Phenomenon "Iridescence Cloud" according to Les Cowley (Expert Atmospheric Phenomenon, UK)

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This afternoon mataram and surroundings occur a beautiful cloud phenomenon. Apparently this phenomenon known as Irdescence Cloud.


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Phenomenon with other names "Fire Rainbows" and "Rainbow Clouds" is usually appear when the afternoon / afternoon is relatively very hot and humid.


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Here is Les Cowley's explanation of the phenomenon. "What happens is a" boiling "cumulus cloud, pushing the upper air layer higher and higher as it pushes, it expands and cools.


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Sometimes the humidity in the air suddenly becomes condensed into tiny droplets and eventually forms the "Cloud Cap". "" The droplets inside the cloud cap break the sunlight that creates a beautifully colored light. "

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