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Why do clouds differ in colors?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, usually a mixture of both. The water and ice scatter all light, making clouds appear white. If the clouds get thick enough or high enough all the light above does not make it through, hence the gray or dark look.

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Clouds can differ colours when the temperature changes in the air.

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