The bizarre ripples that form in a stream of water

Here's my attempt to capture them on film and to explain them. It might have something to do with Rayleigh-Plateau instability. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

Courtesy of Steve Mould on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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