Subj : ES Picture of the Day 21  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Feb 21 2022 11:01:42

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Summer Convection Rain Shaft

   February 21, 2022

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   Photographer:  Meiying Lee

   Summary Author:  Meiying Lee

   Featured above is a distant  rain shaft as observed from Kunshan,
   Suzhou City, China on August 26, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m. local
   time. Summertime  convective storms in subtropical regions of China
   may unleash downpours of rain, anytime of day, that can be seen quite
   clearly as they approach or depart.
     * Kunshan, Suzhou City, China Coordinates: 31.1823, 121.0071

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