Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Hidden anatomy of clouds reveals how rain may begin without ice crystals
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Manuel Maidorn
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Researchers have identified submeter regions of droplet clustering within shallow cumulus clouds that may explain how rain forms without ice crystals. Using the CloudKite platform, the team discovered that these clusters facilitate the droplet collisions necessary for rainfall initiation.
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