Sunrise over Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes

Does anyone know why lenticular clouds always pose themselves on top of the volcanos. I believe that if you browse the Volcanoes category, you will find many more posts with pictures of clouds capping the volcanoes. Take a photographic tour through the AntiguaDailyPhoto volcanic archives.

Typical Lenticular Clouds during the Dry Season

During the dry season, we experience lots deep blue sky days. The few clouds we get make interesting forms and complement the skies. Often we get to see lenticular clouds around the volcanoes. I don’t know if we get more lenticular clouds during the rainy season or the dry season, for sure there are more … Read more

Lenticular Clouds Over Volcán de Agua

Lenticular clouds, Altocumulus lenticularis, are stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes, normally aligned perpendicular to the wind direction. Lenticular clouds can be separated into altocumulus standing lenticularis (ACSL), stratocumulus standing lenticular (SCSL), and cirrocumulus standing lenticular (CCSL). Due to their shape, they have been offered as an explanation for some Unidentified Flying Object … Read more