COSEE Ocean Systems: News
NOAA Scientists Uncover Oscillating Patterns in Clouds
Description: A new study has found that rain clouds form synchronous patterns in which individual clouds in a large cloud field respond to signals from other clouds. The research shows for the first time that interactions between certain types of neighboring clouds can result in synchronized rain patterns within a large cloud system. The study has significant implications for understanding climate change. [Source: NOAA News]
URL: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100811_clouds.html
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Source: NOAA News
Publish Date: 8/11/2010
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