Reflections from ice crystals in the air create 'light pillars' to form above Chinese city

Name: Reflections from ice crystals in the air create 'light pillars' to form above Chinese city
Uploaded: 2019-11-29T18:01:50+00:00
Duration: 41 s
Channel: Newsflare
Description: Dozens of colourful 'light pillars' were spotted in northern China.<br /><br />The rare phenomenon was filmed in the city of Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia on November 28.<br /><br />A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon, which is caused by the reflection of light from ice crystals in cold weather.

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Dozens of colourful 'light pillars' were spotted in northern China.  The rare phenomenon was filmed in the city of Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia on November 28.  A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon, which is caused by the reflection of light from ice crystals in cold weather.

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