Iridescent cirrus clouds over the Antarctic near Akademik Vernadsky station

Ukrainian Researchers Capture Rare Cirrus Cloud Iridescence Near Antarctic Station

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Ukrainian polar researchers have documented a rare optical phenomenon known as the iridescence of cirrus clouds near the Akademik Vernadsky Antarctic station. This observation highlights unique atmospheric conditions in the Antarctic region.

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