The Science of Clouds: Water Vapor in Action

Invisible Start: Clouds form from water vapor, an invisible gas in the air.
Cool and Condense: When warm air rises and cools, vapor condenses into tiny droplets.
Droplet Builders: Millions of water droplets or ice crystals cluster together to make a cloud.
Sky Sculptors: Temperature and wind shape clouds into puffy, wispy, or stormy forms.
Floating Light: Droplets are so small and light that they stay suspended in the air.
Types Matter: Cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds each tell a different weather story.
Storm Signs: Towering cumulonimbus clouds signal thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Color Clues: White clouds scatter sunlight, while gray ones are thick with water.
Water Cycle Role: Clouds return water to Earth as rain, snow, or hail.
Everyday Wonder: Every cloud overhead is science in motion, powered by water vapor.