Q. Why are cloud droplets larger over the ocean?
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Most collide on forward edge
Some collide on backside
Terminal velocity:Almost 10 m/s for largest raindrops
Riming causes snow pellets (graupel)-supercooled dropletsfreeze on contact
Snowflakes form through aggregation
VANCOUVER LETHBRIDGE8°C 12°C
X X
CoolingAt MALR6°C/km
WarmingAt DALR10 °C/km
CoolingAt DALR10 °C/km
CoolingAt MALR6°C/km
WarmingAt DALR10 °C/km
More sensible heat