Tiny, invisible gases long thought to be irrelevant in cloud formation may actually play a major role in determining whether clouds form—and possibly whether it rains.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rare and distinct cloud formations that resemble rippling ocean waves were recently spotted in the sky over New Hampshire. The ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Early Wednesday morning, parts of the Columbia area saw rain to start the day with scattered showers and storms. This made for a rainy morning commute for many individuals. As the ...

Cloud formation can be influenced by the topography of the land. The Tri-Cities area is surrounded by mountains, which play a major role in a lot of the weather we experience. Mountains act as a ...

Horizontal convective rolls, or “cloud streets” as they’re commonly called, mark rising and falling masses of warming and cooling air, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Graduate students analyze cloud formation data with research scientist Jesse Anderson, using the Pi Cloud Chamber to study atmospheric processes. × Michigan Tech's Pi Cloud Chamber is giving ...

Mount Rainier is not erupting. The Mount Rainier National Park said in a press release that a vent has not opened on the volcano, addressing a viral social media video that spread on Wednesday. "After ...

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We have big-sky cloud formations to enjoy, ponder and maybe hide from. They range from interesting to downright scary, and it is fun to recall some clouds that made me skedaddle faster than greased ...

A Feb. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) includes a photo of a circular, red cloud formation above a map of Turkey and northern Syria. "#HAARP cloud; then weeks later; massive EARTHQUAKES ...