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Forecast: 'Astonishing' New Cloud Type

If recognized, new variety would be first since 1951

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 15, 2009 3:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – A photo taken by an Iowa paralegal may help secure the recognition of a new cloud type, USA Today reports. Meteorologists are analyzing the cloud's characteristics to determine whether it's an example of an unrecognized type. If the move to recognize the cloud type succeeds,... Read full story »

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