Why does it rain in the first place?

Rain falls because water vapor condenses in the atmosphere into water droplets that are heavy enough to fall. The process generally goes like this:

Where does the rain in the sky come from?

Rain has its own story. A story of a long journey up and down the atmosphere, a cycle of transformation, of freezing cold and liquid heat. If we had to give a short answer, rain comes from the clouds floating high in the sky. But is it really that simple? In nature, it is rarely, if ever, simple.

What did Bernard Vonnegut do to make it rain?

Glaciogenic seeding is a technique for squeezing water from cold clouds. Back in 1946, Bernard Vonnegut (author Kurt's brother) was one of the scientists at General Electric who discovered that silver iodide could help clouds form ice crystals.

What kind of weather caused artificial rain showers?

The artificial rain showers were said to have sometimes caused hail, gales and thunderstorms, confusing local residents.

Rain falls when atmospheric water vapor falls under the force of gravity. In other words, when the water vapor in the atmosphere becomes too heavy, rain falls. Rain is responsible for most of the fresh water on Earth, and it is essential for life.

Where does the water that causes rain come from?

Rain is water drops that fall from clouds. Heat from the Sun converts moisture (water) from plants and leaves, as well as oceans, lakes and rivers, into water vapor (gas), which disappears into the air. This vapor rises, cools and changes into small water droplets which form clouds.

How is the rain formed in the sky?

Rain is water drops that fall from clouds. Heat from the Sun converts moisture (water) from plants and leaves, as well as oceans, lakes and rivers, into water vapor (gas), which disappears into the air. This vapor rises, cools and changes into small water droplets which form clouds. The water droplets in the clouds collect…

What causes heavy rain and what causes light rain?

Typically, heavy downpours are caused by pressure fronts, while lighter rains are caused by convection processes. In addition to rain caused by pressure fronts, other atmospheric phenomena cause heavy rain.