Convection in the Sky |
How Convection Works *The sun heats the ground, and the ground heats the air. *The air becomes less dense (lighter), so it rises. *The air cools as it rises, and water vapor may condense to form a cloud. *As the air cools it becomes more dense (heavier) and it sinks to the ground again. *The cycle continues! |
Click on the links below to... ...see the intricate cloud pattens convection creates. ...understand how convection can turn a puffy, white cumulus cloud into a dark and ominous thunderstorm. ...see how convection can alter the world's weather and why convection is important to study and understand. |