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Inversion in the Grand Canyon

Tue, Dec 3, 2013 (2:07 p.m.)

Workers and visitors to the Grand Canyon were recently treated to a rare event: an unusual atmospheric condition called an inversion. The canyon is seemingly filled with clouds as warm air above traps cooler, moist air below which condenses. Here is a selection of photos from the National Park Service.

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