Fact #34
July 6, 2026Some "UFO Clouds" Are Actually Mountain Waves
Those smooth, saucer-shaped clouds that look like flying objects are often lenticular clouds. They form when stable, moist air flows over hills or mountains, rises, cools, and condenses into lens-like shapes. Lenticular clouds can appear almost frozen in place because they form in standing waves of air.
Mini Facts
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Lenticular clouds are often lens-shaped and can resemble UFOs.
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They usually form near hills or mountains.
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Their shape comes from air rising and falling in wave-like motion.
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They can signal strong winds and turbulence near mountains.