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18 - Covered

Sea mist drifting from the Irish Sea over the south of the Isle of Man.

 

This thick sea fog that occasionally smothers the island's lowland areas is known locally as Manannan's Cloak, a reference to the Island's ancient Sea God, Manannán mac Lir, who was said to swathe his kingdom in mist to protect it from unwanted visitors.

 

His cloak still works in modern times, as the mist sometimes prevents flights taking off and landing at the island's airport.

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Uploaded on December 10, 2016
Taken on July 17, 2016