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USA Today quotes Peggy LeMone, senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, as saying that a thunderstorm cloud contains approximately 275 million gallons of water. (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/askjack/archives-thunderstorms.htm} NOAA's National Weather Service says, "One inch of rain over one square mile equals 17.4 million gallons of water weighing 143 million pounds (about 72,000 tons), or the weight of a train with 40 boxcars." (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/tstorms/ll_h2ocontent.htm)
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How many raindrops does it take to make one snow flake?
It takes about 1,000 to 1,200 raindrops to create a single snowflake. This process occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses and freezes into ice crystals. These crystals then cluster together, forming a snowflake as they fall through the colder layers of the atmosphere. The exact number can vary depending on conditions, but this is a general estimate.
Why does it hail?
Hail forms when raindrops freeze while falling. This can happen for many reasons. If the drops move through an area of very dry air, rapid evaporation can cause the drops to freeze. Extremely turbulent air can cause raindrops to fall, be sucked back upward into freezing air, collide with each other, and fall again as hail. Sometimes this process repeats producing oversized hailstones.
What do strom chasers do when its not the season?
During the off-season, storm chasers often engage in research, planning future expeditions, analyzing data from previous storm chases, maintaining equipment, and giving presentations or educational talks about their experiences. Many storm chasers also pursue other interests or careers outside of storm chasing.
What is the average amount of snow fall during a blizzard?
The average snowfall during a blizzard can vary significantly depending on the region and the specific conditions of the storm. However, blizzards are typically characterized by heavy snowfall, often exceeding 3 inches per hour at their peak. In many cases, total snowfall during a blizzard can range from 6 inches to over 2 feet, depending on the storm's duration and intensity. Factors such as temperature, moisture availability, and local geography also play a crucial role in determining the actual snowfall amounts.
What form of precipitation most likely to take during a severe thunderstorm in which many of the clouds are below freezing?
During a severe thunderstorm with many clouds below freezing, the most likely form of precipitation is sleet or freezing rain. Sleet occurs when ice pellets form as raindrops freeze while falling through a sub-freezing layer of air. Freezing rain happens when raindrops freeze upon contact with cold surfaces, creating a layer of ice. Both forms can lead to hazardous conditions, such as icy roads and power outages.
How many raindrops are there in a year?
It is estimated that about 1 quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) raindrops fall worldwide in a year. The number can vary depending on the region, climate, and weather patterns.
How many rain drops fall each year?
It is impossible to determine an exact number of raindrops that fall each year globally, as this would require monitoring every rain event on Earth. However, it is estimated that trillions of raindrops fall each year in total.
How many raindrops fall per year?
Estimating the number of raindrops that fall per year is complex, as it varies widely depending on climate and geography. However, a rough calculation suggests that in a location receiving an average annual rainfall of about 30 inches, approximately 1.3 trillion raindrops could fall each year. This number can fluctuate significantly based on local weather patterns and rainfall intensity.
Who sang raindrops so many raindrops falling from my eye eye?
Dj Raindrops
How many drops of rain fall on a house during a thunderstorm?
It is impossible to give an exact number as it can vary greatly depending on the intensity and duration of the thunderstorm. However, millions to billions of raindrops could potentially fall on a single house during a severe thunderstorm.
How many raindrops are in a cloud?
none.
How many millimetres long are raindrops?
Raindrops can vary in size, but on average they are about 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter. Some larger raindrops may be 4 to 6 millimeters in diameter, while smaller raindrops can be less than 1 millimeter in diameter.
How many raindrops hit the ground every minute?
It is difficult to provide an exact number as it can vary widely depending on the location and current weather conditions. However, globally millions of raindrops hit the ground every minute during a rain shower.
How many inches of snow can be moved during a snow storm?
all of it if you try
How many syllables are in raindrops?
There are 2 syllables. Rain-drops.
How many words can you make out of the word raindrops?
you can make fourty
Why are raindrops shaped like tear drops?
When first formed, raindrops are nearly perfect spheres which may be several inches in diameter. As they fall, air resistance causes them to flatten out and break into many small parts. Very small drops may remain spherical, but most will be irregular shapes. See the related link for photographs.
