SOUTH CAROLINA — Residents around Myrtle Beach witnessed a rare atmospheric phenomenon during last night’s sunset: a striking hole punch cloud, also known as a fall-streak hole, glowing brightly in the evening sky. The unusual formation appeared as if a large circular section of clouds had been carved out, drawing widespread attention from locals and photographers.
What Exactly Is a Hole Punch Cloud?
Meteorologists explain that a hole punch cloud is a large, circular gap in a mid-level cloud layer, created when supercooled water droplets suddenly freeze and then fall as ice crystals. These droplets remain in liquid form despite being below freezing temperature and only crystallize when disturbed…