La Palma: Bank of Clouds at Cumbre Nueva | |
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More photos in the vicinity: El Hierro seen from Roque de los Muchachos Bank of Clouds at Cumbre Nueva Lava Forms in the Caldera de Taburiente |
The trade winds bring clouds which accumulate at the mountain ranges. Some of the clouds can cross the Cumbre Nueva and fall down towards Los Llanos. As they resolve during their descent, this phenomenon creates the impression of an everlasting waterfall. |
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Date: Aug 15, 2007 Longitude: -17° 53.05' Latitude: 28° 45.22' Show Photo Position in Google Maps |
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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy Cicar, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-06 |