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THUNDERSTORM FORMATION
STAGES
CUMULUS Cumulus Cloud Develops
into Thunderhead when Rising
Air Currents, reach 25,000 feet.
MATURE Ascending
Air reaches height where Precipitation occurs.
Initially, Cloud Air warmer than surrounding
Air. Falling Rain & Ice cool Air.
Downdrafts created.
FINAL Entire
Cloud is Downdraft. Air is Adiabatic
warmed.
No Air is ascending & cooling.
Precipitation decreases.
Upper Winds blow Ice Crystals into
Anvil Top.
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Tom Whitney 256-6234
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