Politics and Elections

Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient Pannonian Sea islands

Author: Vibor Cipan Published on: November 28, 2020, and filed under Climate and weather
  • Fog and low clouds are common during fall and winter in Central Europe
  • Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient islands of the Pannonian Sea
Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient Pannonian Sea islands

Fog and low clouds in November across the Pannonian plain and Central Europe is not exactly news. It's common, sometimes prolonged, gray, and gloomy. But what is interesting is how the low clouds and fog resemble the extent of the Pannonian Sea that once occupied these areas.

In one of our previous articles, we created a Pannonian Sea map and played around and simulated its extent and ancient island mountains. You should check it out!

Rough map of the extent of the Pannonian Sea
A rough map of the extent of the Pannonian Sea

We have a similar view with the low clouds and fog in the lowlands. Ancient islands of the Pannonian Sea are now peeking above fog and clouds, resembling the sea that once occupied these lands.

On this NASA imagery from November 26, 2020, it is easy to see the Slavonian mountains (Croatia) of Papuk and Psunj, Medvednica near Zagreb is also visible, as well as Ivanščica and parts of Žumberak.

Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient Pannonian Sea islands
Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient Pannonian Sea islands

While the comparison might be lacking, and it is by no means perfect, it still matches these fertile lowlands and valleys with occasional peaks catching some sun above the fog.

On a related note, are you interested in learning more about the Earth’s super-continent Pangaea? We have a map with present-day countries and a 3D map globe model of Pangaea you you can explore.

Author avatar

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vibor Cipan

With over 15 years of professional work in technology, Vibor Cipan is a recognized leader in this field. His contributions at Microsoft, where he earned the prestigious MVP title, set the stage for his roles as CEO and Co-Founder of UX Passion, and later on, Point Jupiter, a data-informed agency. There, he led teams that shaped services for over 400 million users globally. His work spans UX design and software development, driving significant contributions in both fields.

Currently immersed in the generative AI sector, Cipan is taking part in projects revolutionizing software development and user engagement. His expertise extends into data viz, analytics and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), where he actively develops proofs of concept and explores AI's role in shaping societal dynamics and national security.

An accomplished author and speaker, Vibor continues to share his insights at international venues, advocating for innovation and a richer understanding of technology's impact on society.

You can follow him on LinkedIn or Twitter/X as @viborc.

Don't stop reading

Older articles