Unveiling Cumulus Cloud Formation: Convergence, Latent Heat, And Upward Motion
Convergence of air masses leads to upward motion, cooling the air and causing condensation of water vapor, releasing latent heat and warming the surrounding air. As condensation increases, tiny cumulus clouds form with puffy, cauliflower-like appearances. These clouds can further develop into larger cumulonimbus clouds, potentially bringing precipitation and thunderstorms. The interconnected processes of convergence,…