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Light pillar

author: S.Numazawa/APB/Novapix

reference: t-met03-35900

Image Size 300 DPI: 12 * 12 cm

A light pillar is created by the reflection of light on the horizontal face of ice cristals. So, a quiet atmosphere is needed in order that this cristals stay parallel to the horizon.

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ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA - EARTH - JAPAN - LIGHT PILLAR - METEOROLOGY - NIGHT -