Extreme Precipitation

Extreme Precipitation

When warm air rises it carries water vapour. As it rises, the air cools and the water vapour condenses to form clouds. Eventually the clouds release precipitation, which falls ti Earth as rain, sleet, snow and hail.

Convectional Rainfall:

Strong sunshine warms up to the ground and air above it. Pockets of warm air rise as convection currents. At high altitude, the…