Satellite captures rare images of atmospheric gravity waves
Atmospheric gravity waves can be seen in satellite images taken by Australian weather forecast service Weatherzone on Monday and Tuesday. ### The images show the waves spreading out from the coast of Western Australia, sending ripples through clouds over the Indian Ocean. ### The gravity waves were triggered by thunderstorms, with cold air flowing out from the squalls resulting in a disturbance in the atmosphere. ### “The atmosphere is a big body of gas that…