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Satellite captures rare images of atmospheric gravity waves

[edition.cnn.com]

FearlessFly 9 Oct 26
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Fascinating! But why are they called gravity waves? They seem more like just pressure waves.

The article gives pix and explanation, but . . . search for "Atmospheric gravity waves"

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[sciencedirect.com]
[eos.org]

@FearlessFly Holy cow! So much that I don’t understand.

Thanks

@WilliamFleming Actually, this is the first I have heard of atmospheric gravity waves also.

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