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Green sky in US: Views from this rare meteorological phenomenon

An unusual electrical storm called "derecho" in the South Dakota region of the United States painted the skies green on Tuesday, baffling the residents of Sioux Falls city.

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Green sky in US: Views from this rare meteorological phenomenon

"As many of us know, the sun appears redder later in the day as it approaches the horizon. However, light underneath a tall thundercloud appears blue due to the scattering by water droplets," he said.

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Green sky in US: Views from this rare meteorological phenomenon

"When the blue light is illuminated by the red light from the setting sun, it appears green, which is why some thunderstorms have that greenish hue to it"

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Green sky in US: Views from this rare meteorological phenomenon

Furthermore, Cory Martin, meteorologist of the national service of the United States, published an inphography where this idea is elaborated furthermore, adding that "this phenomenon is usually a visual warning signal that the storm is capable of producing a very big hailstorm."