Vortex Streets Collection

Dust storm off West Africa
July 8, 2010 - Dust storm off West Africa

Unusual cloud formations crowd the coastline of Australia
April 4, 2009 - Unusual cloud formations crowd the coastline of Australia. The clouds appear like they might possibly be the remnants of cloud streets, which have expanded

Satellite view of the Outer Aleutian Islands
June 2, 2010 - Satellite view of the Outer Aleutian Islands

Cloud vortices in the area of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean
May 16, 2009 - A nadir view of cloud vortices in the area of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean

Unusual cloud patterns surrounding Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean
August 24, 2013 - Unusual cloud patterns surrounding Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean (left center). These are the result of a ubiquitous occurrence in the motion of fluids, a vortex street

Von Karmann cloud vortices off the coast of Cheju Do
December 26, 2009 - Von Karman cloud vortices off the coast of Cheju Do. Cheju Do is an island off the southwest coast of South Korea, its nearly invisible here beneath the cloud cover

Satellite view of clouds across the skies of the North Atlantic
January 24, 2011 - Satellite view of clouds across the skies of the North Atlantic. Lines of clouds stretch from northwest to southeast over the North Atlantic

Cloud formation over the Black Sea
December 28, 2008 - The Black Sea, and the unusual cloud formations over it. The lines of clouds are called cloud streets

Clouds over the Juan Fernandez Islands form into vortices
January 20, 2010 - Clouds over the Juan Fernandez Islands form into vortices. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the highest point of each island

Cloud vortices and glory off Guadalupe Island, Mexico
July 6, 2009 - Cloud vortices and glory off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Cloud vortices off Cheju Do, South Korea
December 25, 2008 - Von Karmann cloud vortices off the coast of Cheju Do, South Korea. Cheju Do is an island off the southwest coast of South Korea, its nearly invisible here beneath the cloud cover

Cloud streets are visible stretching out into the Gulf of Mexico
October 18, 209 - Cloud streets are visible stretching out into the Gulf of Mexico. These clouds are really cumulus clouds, which result from thermals, or rising columns of warmed air

Cloud vortices off Jan Mayen Island, Greenland Sea
February 24, 2009 - Cloud vortices off Jan Mayen Island, Greenland Sea

Sea ice and cloud streets in the Bering Sea
January 16, 2010 - Sea ice and cloud streets in the Bering Sea

Cloud patterns visible over the Aleutian Islands
March 14, 2010 - Interesting cloud patterns visible over the Aleutian Islands. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the highest points of the islands

Cloud streets over Lake Superior and Lake Michigan
February 5, 2007 - Cloud streets over Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. These clouds occur when frigid, dry air blows across the lake, where it picks up water vapor from the warmer lake

Cloud vortices over the Cape Verde islands
January 5, 2005 - Low-level winds rushing over the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa created cloud vortex streets

Glory over the Pacific Ocean
May 20, 2008 - A deck of clouds over the Pacific Ocean. The ring-shaped, rainbow-like phenomenon, known as a glory, appears through the length of the center of this image

Unusual cloud formations over the Barents Sea
April 5, 2009 - Unusual cloud formations over the Barents Sea. The Barents Sea is north of Scandanavia and Russia and part of the Arctic Ocean

Snow and cloud streets, New England and the Maritimes
January 3, 2008 - Snow and cloud streets, New England and the Maritimes

Cloud vortex streets off the coast of northwestern Africa
May 15, 2009 -Low-level winds rushing over the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa created cloud vortex streets which share this scene with the top of the Hubble Space Telescope

Cloud Streets in the Labrador Sea
February 6, 2008 - Cloud Streets in the Labrador Sea

Snow across the northeastern United States
March 3, 2009 - The U.S. East Coast was cleaning up after a storm that dumped up to a foot of snow on East Coast states from Georgia to Maine

A glory is seen above a layer of stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific Ocean
June 21, 2012 - A layer of stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific Ocean served as the backdrop for this rainbow-like optical phenomenon known as a glory

Guadalupe Island, off the coast of Mexicos Baja Peninsula
May 20, 2008 - Satellite view showing Guadalupe Island, which is off the coast of Mexicos Baja Peninsula. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the island

Von Karman vortices in clouds
Von Karmen vortices. Aqua satellite image of clouds showing a Von Karmen vortex street (braid- like area, centre) over Jan Mayen Island (at top of street). The wind is blowing from the top

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"Nature's Whirling Artistry: Captivating Vortex Streets Across the Globe" Dust storm off West Africa: Witness the mesmerizing dance of swirling dust particles as a powerful vortex street emerges off the coast of West Africa, painting the skies with an ethereal haze. Unusual cloud formations crowd the coastline of Australia: Behold nature's masterpiece as unique cloud patterns gather along Australia's majestic shoreline, creating a breathtaking display that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Satellite view of the Outer Aleutian Islands: From high above, satellite imagery reveals a stunning spectacle - intricate cloud vortices gracefully twirl around Alaska's Outer Aleutian Islands, showcasing nature's artistic prowess in full swing. Cloud vortices in the area of Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean: Delve into an enchanting realm where clouds form captivating whirlpools near Spain's Canary Islands, leaving spectators awestruck by their sheer beauty and elegance. Unusual cloud patterns surrounding Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean: Discover a celestial ballet unfolding over Mexico's Guadalupe Island, where extraordinary cloud formations intertwine to create awe-inspiring vortices that seem to defy gravity itself. Von Karmann cloud vortices off Cheju Do coast: Off South Korea’s Cheju Do coast lies a visual marvel – von Kármán-inspired clouds elegantly spiral through azure skies, casting spellbinding shadows on those fortunate enough to witness this natural wonder. Satellite view of clouds across North Atlantic skies: Gaze upon an otherworldly vista from space as clouds paint surreal strokes across North Atlantic skies; these heavenly brushstrokes weave together to form magnificent tapestries that leave us breathless. Cloud formation over Black Sea.