Atmospheric Phenomenon ❲Genuine ✔❳

Visual changes or displays caused by the deflection of light (reflection, refraction, diffraction, scattering). Examples include mirages, rainbows, halos, and the sky’s color.

Electrical discharges such as lightning, ball lightning, and transient luminous events like "sprites". 2. Emerging and Rare Observations atmospheric phenomenon

Rare events occurring in the wake of dying thunderstorms where hot, dry air aloft rapidly descends to the surface, causing sudden temperature spikes and evaporating any falling rain. Visual changes or displays caused by the deflection

Date: April 28, 2026 Subject: Overview of Observed and Classified Atmospheric Phenomena 1. Classification of Phenomena accompanied by a temperature spike exceeding

Common occurrences like rain, snow, and wind, as well as extreme events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and heat waves.

A recently identified phenomenon involving a gas ribbon over 15 miles wide flowing west through the upper atmosphere, accompanied by a temperature spike exceeding