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Bogong moth migration shows up on weather radars

Original: Bogong moths are making weather radars look like it's raining By Tom Saunders Millions of bogong moths currently migrati

Millions of bogong moths migrating south to the Australian Alps for the summer are appearing on weather radars, creating readings that look like rainfall. Tom Saunders reports that the moth swarms take to the air at nightfall, producing sudden bursts of radar activity after dark.

Why now: The annual moth migration is currently in full swing, producing unusual radar images that surprise weather watchers.

Bogong mothsAustralian AlpsTom Saunders

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• Bogong moths are making weather radars look like it's raining By Tom Saunders Millions of bogong moths currently migrating south to the Australian Alps for summer are appearing on weather radars, with the arrival of nightfall coinciding with a sudden burst of activity.… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1

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