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Why do clouds turn dark or black when its going to rain or snow?
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∙ 14y ago
The optical thickness increases when the cloud grows thicker and is filled with liquid or frozen water. It is more difficult for solar radiation to pass through the cloud, so it appears dark on the bottom.
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What does big dark clouds mean?
snow or rain
How can you forecast the weather by observing the clouds?
cumulus clouds often do indicate fire weather.
Which of the following is a correct hypothesis to state that it is going to rain A blowing of speed wind B forming of black clouds C scorching sun D dry breeze?
Based on the forming of black clouds, we can hypothesize that the area might have rain. Moderate wind can also factor into whether rain will be produced or push the clouds further away. High humidity is often associated with the possibility of rain.
When does it rain or snow?
It rains when the clouds turn dark and it snows when it gets to 32f
What clouds are larger and darker on the bottom and produce thunderstorms?
Clouds that are dark on the bottom are likely cumulonimbus clouds. That word comes from cumulus and nimbus. Cumulus means light, or fluffy. They're the kind of clouds you look for shapes in. Nimbus means rain. So, fluffy rain clouds is a rough translation. Cumulonimbus clouds bring rain, and possibly a tornado if you live in that area. It might be a heavy rain or a harsh thunderstorm. Just get inside as fast as you can!
What is dark rain clouds?
Dark rain Clouds are clouds that are black when it rains
What is dark rain?
Dark rain Clouds are clouds that are black when it rains
What is rain cloud?
Dark rain Clouds are clouds that are black when it rains
What are rain or storm clouds?
Rain Clouds are dark or light grey sometimes black, clouds that gather when a storm is near.
What is an example of an educated theory?
If there is is dark clouds outside you could theorize that it is going to rain because of the dark clouds.
What kind of clouds show it is going to rain?
dark ones
How do clouds turn black?
clouds get black by the smoke and when its going to rain the water from the sea turns in gas and then goes on clouds.
Why even when it's foreshadowing a big storm with dark black clouds of heaven and after a few raindrops the clouds depart and no rain?
Clouds are dark without rain when they do not reach their dew point, the temperature at which water condenses to create rain.
What are black clouds in the sky called?
A dark rain cloud is called a nimbus. These clouds produce rain and snow as they are filled with compact and frozen moisture.
What does 'Its a bit black over bill's mothers' mean?
It means it looks like it's going to rain Literally "There are dark clouds in the distance"
Why the rainy clouds are black?
Rain clouds appear dark in color because of their overall density. As water droplets accumulate, their high concentration absorbs light instead of scattering it, resulting in the appearance of dark rain clouds.
What normally happens when there are dark black clouds in the sky?
When there are dark clouds in the sky, it is a sign that a rain shower is eminent. Clouds full of precipitation are much more dense than other clouds and as a result less sunlight can shine through causing the clouds to appear black.
