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A cloud named Hector often forms over the Tiwi Islands during times of light winds. This giant cloud occurs due to the land sea contrast in the ocean. The warm land generates thermals which maintain this storm. The military used this giant cloud to navigate during war times.

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Document Title:Hector Cloud Over Tiwi Islands During TWP-ICE
Submission Date:01/05/2007 at 09:11 AM
Category:IOP - Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment, Tropical Western Pacific
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Date of Image/Photo:February 2, 2006
Point of contact:Lis Cohen
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Background:Hector Cloud Over Tiwi Islands during the Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment, TWP-ICE. This was the winning submission for 2007 ARM Science Team Meeting Program cover competition.
URL:http://images.arm.gov/armimages.nsf/by+id/TENG-6X6N6M


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