Clouds

Clouds are one of the most obvious examples of physics in action reflecting changes in the physical ste of water as a result of temperature, pressure, wind, amount of water present, and changes in energy flux. Clouds form in many shapes and sizes. Clouds interact with light in fascinating ways.

A sportfishing boat passes a morning fogbank
A sportfishing boat passes a morning fogbank off the Kona Coast, the Big Island, Hawaii during the summer.
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Kona Coast haze
Hazy conditions on the Kona Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii, USA viewed from offshore during the summer.
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Pacific serenity
Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, USA, during the spring. The light blotches on the ocean surface are cloud reflections.
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Aerial view of Waikiki
Aerial view of Waikiki from Honolulu airport with Diamond head in the distance, Hawaii, USA. Clouds extend from high elevation areas.
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Mare's tails over Waikiki
Mare's tails (cirrus uncinus clouds) over Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.
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Lenticular cloud over Heney Range
Lenticular cloud over Heney Range viewed from the Copper River Delta, Alaska
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Lenticular cloud over Heney Range with soaring bald eagle
Lenticular cloud over Heney Range with soaring bald eagle viewed from the Copper River Delta, Alaska
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Sumertime conditons
Cumulous clouds doninate the sky during summer.
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Seattle setting
Aerial view of the Puget Sound lowlands that forms Seattle's setting. The Route 520 and Interstate 90 bridges crossing Lake Washington are east of dowtown. Mount Baker and the Cascade Range are on the horizon. Puget Sound is in the lower left.
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Clouds at sunset
Over the ocean aerial view of clouds at sunset.
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Clouds at sunset
Over the ocean aerial view of clouds at sunset.
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Clouds over the ocean
Aerial view of clouds over the ocean.
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Contrails, sirruostratus clouds and a 22° halo
Contrails, sirruostratus clouds and a 22° halo in the sky above Alaska on a sunny day during late spring.
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