Atmospheric Instability
and Cloud Development
Q: On this
diagram, where is cloud base?
A: Where the
parcel reaches saturation - 2 km
Q: On this
diagram, where is cloud top?
A: Where the
parcel will no longer be able to rise - 9 km
Here, Tp
= Te - this is often referred to as
the equilibrium
level
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Here is
another way to examine a growing cloud
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