What causes unusual color patterns appearing on clouds? 3.58K viewsNovember 30, -0001 0 Question72.31K May 19, 2019 1 Comment Rainbow-cloud In: Physics [deleted] commented May 19, 2019 This is a pretty effect called cloud iridescence. The basic mechanism is that water droplets act like zillions of little prisms, scattering the light through refraction. 0 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest Register or Login
This is a pretty effect called cloud iridescence. The basic mechanism is that water droplets act like zillions of little prisms, scattering the light through refraction.