BBC Knowledge Asia Edition2

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Fallstreak hole
This cloud phenomenon was
captured in Victoria, Australia.
They occur when ice crystals
form in supercooled water
droplets. It is thought that they
could be caused by aircraft – the
low pressure behind the wings
and propellers causes the air to
rapidly cool.

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