Physics of Cloud and Precipitation
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2022-04-11
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In this project we present a review of the physics of clouds and precipitation in the atmosphere.
Thunderstorms are a global phenomenon in the mid-latitudes and tropics. They form
where and whenever the ingredients for their formation come together: instability, moisture
and lift. Especially upon interaction with vertical wind shear, they may develop in to wellorganized
systems that produce hazards such as large hail, severe winds, heavy precipitation,
and tornadoes.
We must look in to the processes by which the clouds are formed and precipitation is
produced in order to the meaning of clouds they related to weather. We will see how clouds
are classified and, named and what kinds of precipitation certain types of clouds produce. And
also in this project we study how to clouds form and precipitation develop in the atmosphere
must be saturated with moisture. As a cold air passes over warm water, rapid evaporation
takes places and the saturation is quickly reached.
Lifting of air, and the resulting adiabatic expansion, is the most important cooling method.
The lifting may be accomplished by thermal orographic or frontal action. It produces most
of the clouds and precipitation.
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Physics of Cloud, Precipitation