Video made by an internet user in China captures the impressive and dangerous phenomenon of the supercell, a rare and massive storm.
A rare and dangerous phenomenon appeared in the sky over China; known as a “supercell,” this giant formation of highly charged clouds was filmed in the city of Tacheng, Xinjiang, in the northwest of the country, an area that has experienced severe storms due to this year’s harsh summer.
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The large circular gray mass impressed and frightened by its size and speed. The supercell is potentially very dangerous; it often leads to strong winds, hail, and long-lasting tornadoes.
Supercells are more common in the Great Plains of the central United States and southern Canada, but have also been recorded in parts of India, South Africa, eastern Australia, and Europe.
In South America, the formation of supercells has been documented in southeastern Argentina and Uruguay. In Brazil, supercell storms mostly occur in the southern and southeastern regions of the country.
Photo: Reproduction Twitter @krus_vs_insta. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
