Microburst Over Arid Landscape

A massive microburst descends from a dark storm cloud over a dry, arid landscape at sunset, with golden light illuminating the rain and dust as it hits the ground.

A photo of a massive microburst descending over the Great Karoo at sunset, golden light illuminating rain and dust hitting the ground See more

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