Just can't wait for spring to arrive....

Watch in BIG (DSC01844)

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Mammatus, also known as mammatocumulus (meaning "mammary cloud" or "breast cloud"), is a meteorological term applied to a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud. The name mammatus, derived from the Latin mamma (meaning "udder" or "breast"), refers to a resemblance between the characteristic shape of these clouds and the breast of a woman. (wikipedia)

These clouds are pretty spectacular and quite rare in this part of the world. These are not as 'fullgrown' as some of the really bizarre ones, that sometimes are seen hanging/sagging (LOL) over North America.

Taken on a blustery and muggy summer night in August 2009, from my balcony.

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In summer there are often very nice cloudscapes over the city of Groningen, this one taken from my balcony...
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Summer Thunderstorm Brewing (IMG_9161)

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Leekstermeer Area, Groningen

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