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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

A rare lenticular cloud appeared over Uludağ in Bursa, captivating locals before disappearing after 30 minutes.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

A lenticular cloud formed over Uludağ in the skies of Bursa.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

The cloud appeared in the evening and was visible from many parts of the city, disappearing after about half an hour.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

Many residents captured the lenticular cloud with their phones.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

According to the Turkish State Meteorological Service, lenticular clouds form as a result of wind oscillations caused by terrain.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

They indicate downward-moving turbulence on the leeward side of the terrain.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents

This cloud, an orographic phenomenon, is likely to appear in any geographic area where foehn winds occur.

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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents
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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents
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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents
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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents
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Lenticular cloud sights over Uludağ delight Bursa residents