Network of Cloud Collisions (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute

Network of Cloud Collisions

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The image shows a river-like network of cloud collisions. The horizontal white lines indicate the time where rain begins to form. Later in the process, the structures become larger. The red areas are places where clouds are colliding and where heavy rain will subsequently often occur.

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(Credit: Moseley, Hohenegger, Berg and Haerter)

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(Credit: Moseley, Hohenegger, Berg and Haerter)

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