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There are two things going on to make some rain clouds to appear very dark. The first is that some clouds, especially thunderstorm clouds such as nimbocumulus clouds can tower to great heights with tops 15 to 20 km (50-60 thousand feet) above the earth. Plus these clouds, which tend to produce very heavy rains and hail are very dense, being full of water vapor and raindrops at lower altitudes and ice crystals at high altitude.
As a result, it is more difficult for sunlight to pass through these clouds than it is for light to pass through neighboring clouds which aren't as high and dense. More of the light is reflected back into space or sideways because there's more obstacles. Plus, there's more absorption of the light on its way through the cloud, because the light will bounce around very much and take a very long total path before finally coming out the bottom of the cloud.
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What type of clouds might become extremely large black and ominous looking?
Nimbostratus clouds.
Which clouds may become extremely large black and ominous-looking on hot summer days?
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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.
What type of cloud may become extremely big black and ominous-looking on hot summer days?
Cumulonimbus clouds can become extremely big, black, and ominous-looking on hot summer days. These clouds are associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail. They can develop rapidly and contain strong updrafts and downdrafts that create turbulent weather conditions.
What color does the sky appear to be when it rains?
The sky can appear gray or dark when it is raining due to the thickness of rain clouds blocking out sunlight. The presence of water droplets in the air can also scatter light, leading to a hazy or diffused look to the sky during rainfall.
Are clouds black or white?
White. But gray sometime when raining
How do clouds turn black?
Clouds can turn black when they are full of moisture and become thick and dense. This can happen before a heavy rainstorm or thunderstorm, as the clouds block more of the sunlight and give the appearance of being black. Additionally, pollution or smoke in the atmosphere can also make clouds appear darker.
What type of clouds might become extremely large black and ominous looking?
Nimbostratus clouds.
Why are clouds white why cant it be black?
Actually, clouds are sometimes black. Storm clouds are.
Which clouds may become extremely large black and ominous-looking on hot summer days?
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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.
Which clouds are large and black?
Nimbus … rain clouds
What are the types of clouds found in a cold front?
black clouds and feathered clouds
What is rain cloud?
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
Why are the clouds black?
Clouds appear black when they are thick and dense, blocking out sunlight and making them appear dark. This can happen when there is a lot of moisture in the air, causing the clouds to absorb more light and appear black.
Why clouds are black and not white in rainy season?
The only difference between dark clouds and light clouds are they're thickness. A dark cloud is thikcer than a light cloud so it doesn't let as much light through. SO to answer your question, clouds are black in the rainy season because they are "holding" more water than they hold during the dry season
