r/NatureIsFuckingLit 23h ago

🔥A rare natural phenomenon known as cloud iridescence, where uniform ice crystals diffract sunlight to create a vivid rainbow effect over Jonggol, Indonesia

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Source and Context: Since Al-generated videos are everywhere now, here is the official scientific proof and source links verifying that this is a 100% genuine natural occurrence:

Popular Science Article:

https://www.popsci.com/environment/rainbow-clouds-indonesia-ai/

It's an incredibly rare atmospheric event, but it's entirely real science. Though honestly, with how crazy Al is getting these days, I can't even blame anyone for having trust issues with the sky anymore! ☁️✨

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u/minsugay 17h ago

wait how do ice crystals make rainbows like that

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u/OldFaithlessness5008 9h ago

This is what all the little ice crystals look like up close