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China: Rainbow Cloud Appears Over Storm in Shantou, Guangdong

Residents of Shantou, Guangdong, witnessed a breathtaking natural phenomenon on July 26. As storm clouds filled the sky, a vivid iridescent cloud—also known as a “rainbow cloud”—appeared above the dark mass. The colorful formation glowed with rainbow-like hues, resembling a radiant halo that gave the storm a magical, almost surreal aura.

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US: Rainbow Brightens St. Cloud Sunset Amid Severe Weather Warning

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows a huge rainbow spotted over the sunset sky in St. Cloud amid a severe thunderstorm warning.

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China: Brief Appearance of Seven-Colored Cloud Amazes Locals in Hubei

This rare moment captures an iridescent cloud spotted in the sky, as a local resident managed to film the fleeting phenomenon before it vanished within minutes. Filmed on May 30, 2025, in Enshi, Hubei Province, China, the video shows a vibrant, seven-colored cloud glowing above the skyline. The shimmering formation, commonly known as a "rainbow auspicious cloud", was visible for only about two minutes before fading into the atmosphere.

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China: Dragon-Shaped Rainbow Cloud Graces Changbai Mountain

On December 5, 2024, in Yanbian, Jilin, a video captured a colorful cloud illuminated by sunlight, resembling a dragon's head, which is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. Mr. Gao, who had worked in the area for over ten years, filmed the rare spectacle and expressed that it was the largest formation of its kind he had ever seen. He concluded the video by hoping that the auspicious cloud would bring good fortune to all who saw it.

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US: Another Round Of Severe Thunderstorms Hits Twin Cities, MN

Another round of thunderstorms struck the Twin Cities on Tuesday, August 27, after severe weather hit the area on Monday, leaving 150,000 people without power.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Twin Cities, MN 2

Another round of thunderstorms struck the Twin Cities on Tuesday, August 27, after severe weather hit the area on Monday, leaving 150,000 people without power.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Twin Cities, MN

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Twin Cities on Monday, August 26, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused flooding and forced the closing of the Minnesota State Fair. Trees and power lines were knocked down, and tens of thousands of people were without power.

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US: Ominous Storm Clouds Loom Over Twin Cities, MN

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Twin Cities on Monday, August 26, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storms left thousands without power, caused flooding and forced to close the Minnesota State Fair.

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Water release at central Japan dam

A rainbow is seen over a cloud of spray as the annual water release begins at Kurobe Dam, a popular tourist spot surrounded by the Northern Alps, in the Toyama Prefecture town of Tateyama, central Japan, on June 26, 2024.

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China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Phenomenon Spotted In Qingdao

On Tuesday, June 18, a rare phenomenon called "Buddha's light" was spotted on the top of Wushan in Qingdao, Shandong Province. In China, the optical phenomenon is called "Buddha's light" or "Buddha's halo" and is often observed on high, cloud-covered mountains.

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