Cliffs of Moher – Storm Isha causes a unique phenomenon: a levitating ball of foam and snow!

The phenomenon, which lasted just a few minutes, is a fascinating sight! Discover the video!

Gwen Rouviere
by Gwen Le Cointre
25 January 2024, 04:47
Cliffs of Moher – Storm Isha causes a unique phenomenon: a levitating ball of foam and snow!
A giant ball of foam and snow floated on the Cliffs of Moher - @cormac_mcginley (X / Twitter)

The Isha storm continues to make headlines! With its high winds and intense rainfall, Ireland has experienced a very violent climatic phenomenon. Although the country suffered its share of damage on this occasion, Storm Isha also produced some unique phenomena. These include the giant foam ball, which has been spotted on the Cliffs of Moher. A unique phenomenon, captured on video!

A ball of foam and snow levitating on the Cliffs of Moher

A rare sight, captured at just the right moment by an Irishman

After a series of storms in Ireland, a surprising and enchanting sight was revealed in County Clare, Ireland. On the site of the famous Cliffs of Moher, a kind of snowball and foam has formed.

Floating in the air, this cluster seemed to whirl in the void at the whim of the ocean winds. A pure marvel that you can discover thanks to Irishman Cormac McGinley, who managed to capture the phenomenon on video:

This phenomenon is particularly rare, and is the result of a combination of factors linked to the Isha storm. The climatic depression, coupled with ocean winds, snowfall and air temperature, contributed to the formation of this strange “ball” (nicknamed“Giant Seafoam snow globe” in English).

It was a lovely, short-lived show that only lasted a few minutes, but it shows that even the most difficult climatic phenomena can reserve their share of pleasant surprises!


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