The mysterious and beautiful 'cloud' over Manchester explained

A dramatic steam plume over Greater Manchester sparked intrigue and a flurry of photos on social media after a stunning sunset Thursday night. It drew guesses ranging from clouds to tornadoes, with images flooding in from afar. The mystery was soon solved by Carrington Power Station in Trafford, explaining the plume was just steam from their water cooling process, which can look striking under certain atmospheric conditions. Opened in 2017 by Ireland-based ESB Energy, the gas-fired plant powers over a million homes and businesses and is noted for its efficiency and compliance with environmental standards. Amidst the light-hearted social media banter, with comparisons of the steam to various creatures and jokes about Manchester United, many users recognised it as simply steam highlighted by the night’s cool air.

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