Hector (cloud)

Hector is a cluster of thunderstorms that forms every afternoon on the Tiwi Islands in Australia from September to March every year. The storms may reach up to 20 kilometres (66,000 ft).^[1] Hector is caused by sea breezes that collide against each other across the island, making many thunderstorms.

Hector viewed from Stokes Hill Wharf in Darwin looking northwest at a distance of approximately 80 km (50 mi)

History change

Hector was known for forming in the same area, which made it useful for pilots in World War II for navigation.

References change

↑ Crook, N. Andrew (1 June 2001). "Understanding Hector: The Dynamics of Island Thunderstorms". Monthly Weather Review. 129 (6): 1550–1563. Bibcode:2001MWRv..129.1550C. doi:10.1175/1520-0493(2001)129<1550:UHTDOI>2.0.CO;2.

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[UH-1] Crook, N. Andrew (1 June 2001). "Understanding Hector: The Dynamics of Island Thunderstorms". Monthly Weather Review. 129 (6): 1550–1563. Bibcode:2001MWRv..129.1550C. doi:10.1175/1520-0493(2001)129<1550:UHTDOI>2.0.CO;2.

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