Ever wondered how clouds can be so massive yet float effortlessly?
It’s hard to believe, but a single cloud can weigh around a million tonnes—equivalent to 100,000 elephants! Despite this massive weight, clouds float gracefully across the sky.
How Do Clouds Stay Afloat?
Clouds remain suspended because their density is slightly lower than the surrounding air—about 0.4% less. The water droplets inside clouds are dispersed, so they don’t fall to the ground immediately. Instead, they stay aloft until they combine into larger droplets, forming rain.
More Mind-Blowing Weather Facts
- The average cumulus cloud can hold hundreds of tonnes of water!
- Clouds act as nature’s insulators, trapping heat during the night and cooling the Earth during the day.
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