Questions and Answers
What is the definition of the cumulus stage?
What happens during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
The cloud grows to become a cumulonimbus cloud about 7.6 mi. high, producing ice crystals, raindrops, hail, thunder, and lightning.
What occurs in the final stage of a thunderstorm?
The falling precipitation causes a strong downdraft, and the storm dies out as the supply of water vapor is used up.
Study Notes
Thunderstorm Development Stages
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Cumulus Stage
- Characterized by warm, moist air rising into the atmosphere.
- Condensation occurs, forming a cumulus cloud approximately 4.7 miles high.
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Mature Stage
- Cloud develops into a cumulonimbus cloud, reaching about 7.6 miles in height.
- Contains ice crystals and raindrops, with potential for hail.
- Thunder and lightning are common phenomena during this stage.
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Final Stage
- Precipitation leads to strong downdrafts.
- The storm gradually dissipates as the water vapor supply is exhausted.
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Explore the three critical stages of thunderstorm development through these flashcards. Learn about the cumulus, mature, and final stages of a thunderstorm's life cycle, including the processes and phenomena that occur at each stage.
