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Do you know which is The best place in the world to see rainbows?

  If you're an avid rainbow gazer and want to get your fill of the beautiful phenomenon, look no further than the state of Hawaii. A study published by the  American meteorological   society   in 2021 noted that the area's "mountains produce sharp gradients in clouds and rainfall, which are key to abundant rainbow sightings." Air pollution, pollen, and a large amount of cresting waves also help to put Hawaii at the top of the list when it comes to rainbow quantity and quality. In the study,  The Secrets of the Best Rainbows on Earth,  Dr. Steven Businger explains that rainbows found in the US state are so stunning that visitors and locals alike frequently leave their cars by the side of the road in order to photograph the brilliant bands of light. They are commonly seen in the spray blown up by the wind associated with large, fast-moving wave crests that break near the shore. One reason is that Hawaii is located at ∼20°N latitude in a region of the subtropi...

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