Multiple Storm Cloud Behavior (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

Multiple Storm Cloud Behavior

Caption

In an area with more clouds, the colder, denser air under them, caused by the rainfall, extends downwards and outwards from the cloud. A gust front is formed, and collides with fronts from other clouds. The air is subsequently forced upwards, and a new cloud is formed by the rising air.

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Søren Granat

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