On July 10, a captivating video capturing a stunning cloud formation over Haridwar, Uttarakhand, went viral on social media. The footage showcased enormous grey clouds resembling a towering wall, an Arcus cloud or a shelf cloud. It is a low-lying and horizontal cloud type, with a clearly defined line of solid clouds. The video, shared on Twitter by a user named 'Anindya Singh,' claims to have been forwarded to him by a friend. The captivating viral video has astonished numerous online viewers, intensifying their curiosity about the formation of this extraordinary meteorological phenomenon.
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Shelf clouds are a common sight worldwide during the monsoon season. Although they are often seen in conjunction with thunderstorms, heavy rain, hailstorms, or strong winds, shelf clouds themselves are not inherently dangerous, and they do not generate tornadoes or lightning bolts. These awe-inspiring shelf clouds have been observed in various countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, and the United States.
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