Rare Green Cloud Phenomenon Hits UAE: Sign of the Day of Resurrection?

Iman Hanna

Thursday, April 18, 2024 04:18 PM

A gray cloud appeared in the sky The UAE In particular, Dubai, and appeared in the distribution of videos and pictures of the violent depression that hit the country yesterday, Wednesday, called “The Roar.”

The shape of the cloud raised several investigations, and some speculations began to connect it with the signs of the Day of Resurrection, which were rejected by astronomers in the Emirates, emphasizing that it is considered a famous weather phenomenon, and that green clouds are like most often. seen with severe weather, especially thunderstorms or severe thunderstorms.

The green cloud differs from other white or black clouds only in the amount of water it contains, and the green color of the clouds is mainly due to the scattering of sunlight by water droplets or ice crystals inside the clouds.

Green clouds in the Emirates

Green clouds are a rare but attractive weather phenomenon. Although they may seem otherworldly, they are a reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of bad weather.
Green clouds usually appear with bad weather, especially thunderstorms or severe thunderstorms. During these storms, low-angle or low-angle sunlight can pass through the atmosphere at an angle that to the emission of shorter wavelengths of light, such as green and blue.

Sometimes, the green color can be intensified if there are large stones in the storm. The presence of hailstones in storm clouds can increase the scattering of light, contributing to the green color.
The UAE saw the most rainfall in 75 years. As a result of a rare weather storm, which led to the closure of airports, suspension of flights, and disruption of economic life in most of the emirates of the Gulf state.