“Almost looks AI!” Jaw-droppingly surreal rare clouds leave Canadians stunned

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A dramatic and unusual cloud formation left Canadians staring skyward in amazement and flooding social media with photos of the wave-like spectacle.

Thunderstorms rolled in over parts of Ontario on Sunday, October 6, but it wasn’t the flashes of lightning afterwards that had people talking.

Just before the storm, many found themselves under a thick blanket of clouds with an almost even ripple effect.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) identified the clouds seen over the eastern region of Ontario as asperitas clouds.

Canadians who witnessed this unusual formation shared videos and photos online.

What causes asperitas clouds?

According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the apocalyptic-looking clouds are rare formations that can occur during severe thunderstorms or tornado season.

While it’s unknown exactly how they’re formed, scientists believe they’re created by turbulent air “similar to air found in storms and along weather fronts.”

The clouds get their name from the Latin word “aspero,” which means “to make rough or uneven.”

If you snapped a pic of the gorgeous clouds, send us a photo at [email protected].

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