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Ologies with Alie Ward

Smologies #32: CLOUDS with Rachel Storer

Nov 25, 2023
25:26
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Dr. Rachel Storer, cloud doctor and nephologist, discusses various types of clouds, how they form, and why they appear white. Topics also include fog, dew point, and the joy of observing the weather. The podcast episode highlights a charity focused on pyrocumulus clouds and wildfires in Australia and touches on the potential effects of climate change on cloud formations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Clouds are formed by small water droplets suspended in the air and can contain a significant amount of water.
  • Different types of clouds, such as cumulus and stratus, form based on different atmospheric conditions and can be influenced by climate change.

Deep dives

What is a cloud?

A cloud is a lot of water in the air, with small droplets that reflect light. It appears puffy and light, but can contain a significant amount of water. The droplets are so small that they can stay suspended in the air, forming a cloud. Clouds become rain when the droplets become larger and heavier, reaching a tipping point where they fall to the ground.

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