This Incredibly Rare Rain Bomb Falling From The Sky Looks Insane

So here’s something you might never get to see again,

a freaking rain bomb, or the scientific term “microburst“!

I’ve never heard of that term either, but it’s actually really a thing.

Image Credit: Rain bomb captured in Queensland, Australia, by farmer Peter Thompson

Basically, it occurs when hot, dry air rises and mixes with heavy dark rain-bearing

clouds.

Most of the water droplets in these heavy clouds evaporate,

causing a rapid cooling of the air around them where it then begins to sink.

The falling air drags the remaining raindrops with it, producing one

hell of a downpour.

photo credit: Peter Thompson

Here’s a graph showing how it happens

Rare Wet Microburst

If you believe that was crazy check out this unique photo of an extremely rare 65-foot lava dome captured in Hawaii.

h/t: IFLS