Clouds

Clouds

Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere. They are an important part of the water cycle and help scientists understand and predict the weather. Different types of clouds can tell us whether the weather will be sunny, rai...

Clouds form when air in the atmosphere cools down to the dew point, and water vapor condenses around tiny particles like dust or smoke.

These particles give the water vapor something to cling to, forming billions of tiny droplets or ice crystals if it’s very cold.

Clouds can form high or low in the atmosphere. When they f...