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Why does warm moist air rise rapidly from earths surface before a thunderstorm begins?
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Warm air is less dense than cool air. The moisture has an interesting role to play. As a mass of air rises, it cools, but the surrounding air generally cools with altitude as well. When the rising air is moist, the moisture can eventually condense to form clouds. The condensation releases heat, which slows the rate at which the air cools. If there is enough moisture present and the surrounding air cools quickly enough, this extra heat allows the rising air mass to remain warmer than its surroundings and continue to rise. It is through this process that the towering clouds of thunderstorms form.
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Does a thunderstorm begins as a tropical disturbance?
yes, a thunder storm does start as a tropical disturbance
During which stage of a thunderstorm does rain begin to fall?
The stage of a thunderstorm that rain begins to fall is when the clouds begin to turn black and during and after the lightning strikes.
What type of cloud is associated with the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
The most intense stage of a thunderstorm. It begins when precipitation reaches the ground and is characterized by both an updraft and a downdraft. This is the stage in which you can expect heavy rainfall, hail, lightning, and high wind speeds. This stage ends when there is no longer any updraft and the cloud begins to dissipate.
Where does ionosphere begin above Earth's surface?
it begins at 559327 feet above aerths surface
List two of the thermosphere and describe word each begins above Earth's surface?
list the 2 layers of the thermosphere and describe where each begins above Earth's surface
What begins a tropical disturbance?
a thunderstorm
What begins as a tropical disturbance?
a thunderstorm
In tennis What is a pre qualifying warm up?
The tournament/tournaments held on a certain surface just before the Grand Slam on that surface begins.
Does a thunderstorm begins as a tropical disturbance?
yes, a thunder storm does start as a tropical disturbance
What word for apace' begins with the letter 'r'?
Rapidly.
What do you call a severe thunderstorm where a tornado begins?
In most cases the storm the produces a tornado is called a supercell, though in some cases tornadoes can develop in other types of thunderstorm.
During which stage of a thunderstorm does rain begin to fall?
The stage of a thunderstorm that rain begins to fall is when the clouds begin to turn black and during and after the lightning strikes.
How is an charge produced in a thunderstorm?
There is a negative and positive charge between the clouds or the sky and the ground. The positive charge is attracted to the negative. So positive begins to charge up before basically attacking the negative which is the ground.
What type of cloud is associated with the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
The most intense stage of a thunderstorm. It begins when precipitation reaches the ground and is characterized by both an updraft and a downdraft. This is the stage in which you can expect heavy rainfall, hail, lightning, and high wind speeds. This stage ends when there is no longer any updraft and the cloud begins to dissipate.
Where does ionosphere begin above Earth's surface?
it begins at 559327 feet above aerths surface
List two of the thermosphere and describe word each begins above Earth's surface?
list the 2 layers of the thermosphere and describe where each begins above Earth's surface
What stage is considered the birth stage in a thunderstorm?
The birth stage in a thunderstorm is called the cumulus stage. During this stage, warm air rises and begins to form cumulus clouds due to the updrafts. The air then cools and condenses, leading to the development of the storm clouds.
