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Clouds vary in height above the Earth's surface from zero (called Fog) to "Noctilucent" clouds, about 50 miles above the surface. Common Cumulus clouds have their bottoms very roughly a mile above the surface. If you know the "dew point" from a weather forecast and there are clouds, you can usually estimate their height by multiplying one third of the difference between the surface temperature and the dew point by 1000 feet, so, for example, if the temperature is 72 degrees (F) and the dewpoint is 60 degrees, the clouds start to form at an altitude of (72-60)/3x1000 feet, or 4,000 feet. If there is a second layer of clouds above that, they are presumably ice clouds and their altitude is probably about (72-32)/3x1000 feet, or 13,000 feet.
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Do cirrus clouds form near or far from earths surface?
Cirrus clouds form far above the Earth's surface, typically at altitudes above 20,000 feet. They are thin and wispy in appearance and are composed of ice crystals.
What are the grey clouds near Earth's surface called?
The grey clouds near Earth's surface are called stratus clouds. They are low-lying, uniform clouds that often bring overcast skies and light precipitation.
What that falls from clouds to earths surface?
Rain falls from clouds to Earth's surface in the form of liquid water droplets.
How far below sea level is Antarctica?
Antarctica is not below sea level. It is a continent mostly covered by thick ice sheets, with its surface elevation reaching heights of over 4,000 meters above sea level.
On average how much of the sun and energy is absorbed by Earth and atmosphere and clouds without reaching Earth and surface?
Roughly 30% of the incoming solar energy is reflected back to space by clouds, the atmosphere, and the Earth's surface. Another 20% is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds before reaching the Earth's surface, leaving only about 50% to be absorbed by the Earth's surface.
How far down to sea can clouds go?
a cloud can be close to the surface of the water (or land). When a cloud is close to or at the surface of the water (or land) , it is called fog.
How far away are clouds located from the Earth's surface?
Clouds are typically located about 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) above the Earth's surface.
Do cirrus clouds form near or far from earths surface?
Cirrus clouds form far above the Earth's surface, typically at altitudes above 20,000 feet. They are thin and wispy in appearance and are composed of ice crystals.
How far away are the clouds from the Earth?
Clouds can be found at different altitudes in the Earth's atmosphere, but on average, they are located about 6,500 to 16,500 feet above the Earth's surface.
What is some of the sun's energy reflected by?
Clouds (20%)The earth's surface (land, sea, ice and snow) 4%.
When was Far Above the Clouds created?
Far Above the Clouds was created in 1999.
How high arae clouds above sea level?
Clouds can form at various altitudes, depending on the type of cloud. High-level clouds like cirrus clouds can form as high as 20,000 feet above sea level or more. However, lower clouds like stratus clouds typically form closer to the Earth's surface.
How does the sea evaporate?
The sun's energy heats the surface of the sea, causing some of the water molecules at the surface to gain enough energy to break free from the liquid and turn into water vapor. This water vapor then rises into the atmosphere, cools, and condenses to form clouds.
How is oil mined from far below the surface of the sea?
tbh, i don't avee a clue :/ hmm?
Which layer of the atmosphere is furthest from earths surface?
Cirrus clouds are very high in the atmosphere making then furthest from the Earth's surface. They are very thin and wispy in appearance.
Clouds cannot form below 100 feet above sea level?
Clouds can form at various altitudes, including at or near the Earth's surface. Fog, for example, is a type of cloud that forms at ground level. Clouds can form close to the surface under certain atmospheric conditions, such as high humidity and cooling of the air near the ground.
How does the salt water clouds work?
Salt water clouds form due to the presence of sea salt particles in the atmosphere. When ocean water evaporates, it releases sea salt particles that can act as cloud condensation nuclei, providing a surface for water vapor to condense into droplets. These salt water clouds can impact precipitation patterns and cloud properties.
