At a Glance
- Hole punch clouds are also called fallstreak holes or cavum.
- They are caused by planes flying through layers of supercooled clouds.
- The holes often come in groups of several to dozens.
Sightings of hole-punch clouds inundated the Facebook page for the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, on Monday with more than a dozen photos sent in from across northern Georgia.
The clouds, which are also known as fallstreak holes, are nothing to worry about and are not dangerous. You may have even indirectly caused one if you’ve ever flown.
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