Fun Facts About Clouds
Explore the fascinating world of clouds, from their surprising weight to their role in Earth's water cycle. Discover the principle of buoyancy that allows clouds to float on air. Learn about "nimbus" clouds, a term coined by meteorologist Luke Howard in the early 19th century, which specifically refers to rain-producing clouds. Learn to distinguish between flat, uniform nimbostratus clouds that bring steady rain and towering cumulonimbus clouds, often with an anvil top, that signal severe thunderstorms.
Noctilucent clouds glow after sunset due to their extreme altitude. The episode also…
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