This cloud formation, which often forms near Ruapehu, always draws comment even from locals. The one pictured drew more than the average comment because of its massive size - it was even claimed by Wanganui people as theirs, but everyone in the Waimarino knows it is the Rangataua Pet (Does anyone know why?- perhaps you could let us know.) The Pet is a lenticular cloud formed when moist air comes off the sea and is pushed upward by an obstacle such as Ruapehu. The effect can be likened to a wave going over a rock in a stream. Photo: Elaine Goldfinch.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 8, Issue 369, 15 January 1991, Page 3
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100This cloud formation, which often forms near Ruapehu, always draws comment even from locals. The one pictured drew more than the average comment because of its massive size - it was even claimed by Wanganui people as theirs, but everyone in the Waimarino knows it is the Rangataua Pet (Does anyone know why?- perhaps you could let us know.) The Pet is a lenticular cloud formed when moist air comes off the sea and is pushed upward by an obstacle such as Ruapehu. The effect can be likened to a wave going over a rock in a stream. Photo: Elaine Goldfinch. Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 8, Issue 369, 15 January 1991, Page 3
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