A recent image captured by NASA's Terra satellite has sparked intrigue and wonder among viewers, as it showcased what appeared to be a cluster of giant jellyfish-like formations hovering over the Gulf of Mexico. These peculiar bubbles, resembling UFOs or holes in the atmosphere, are actually known as cavum clouds, fallstreak holes, or hole-punch clouds.
Initially observed in the 1940s, cavum clouds baffled experts with various theories, including extraterrestrial origins. However, after nearly 70 years, scientists determined that these formations are a result of airplanes passing through altocumulus clouds, causing water droplets to freeze into ice crystals that eventually fall out, leaving distinctive holes in the cloud layer.
