Tag: mesosphere

at 2:14 PM by Zack Leasor

Rare Upper Atmospheric Phenomena Spotted in Taiwan

Check out this video shot in Taiwan on August 20, 2014 that shows a pretty rare atmospheric phenomena called gigantic jets. Gigantic jets occur in the upper levels of the atmosphere; the stratosphere and mesosphere. Most of our sensible weather occurs in the troposphere, the lowest level of the atmosphere. Gigantic jets occur above thunderstorms […]

at 1:13 PM by Alex Sizemore

Mesospheric Gravity Waves

Following Brad Panovich on Twitter is always a good source for seeing interesting information on our atmosphere and it’s phenomena. Check out this video displaying something extremely rare and awesome that occurred over Kansas on June 5th…mesoscale gravity waves and sprites. Mesospheric Gravity Waves and Sprites over Western Kansas June 05 2014 0617 UT to […]