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THUNDERSTORM FORMATION
STAGES
1. CUMULUS - Cumulus Cloud Develops
into Thunderhead when Rising
Air Currents, reach 25,000 feet.
2. MATURE - Ascending
Air reaches height where Precipation occurs.
Initially, Cloud Air warmer than surrounding
Air. Falling Rain & Ice cool Air.
Downdrafts created.
3. FINAL - Entire
Cloud is Downdraft. Air is Adiabatic
warmed.
No Air is ascending & cooling.
Precipitation decreases.
Upper Winds blow Ice Crystals into
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