SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 30, 2025Live Science

'Nobody knew why this was happening': Scientists race to understand baffling behavior of 'clumping clouds'

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Scientists discovered that clouds cluster together due to radiative cooling and turbulent mixing, trapping moist air and intensifying rainfall 30-70% beyond predicted levels. These clumping clouds create larger, longer-lasting storms that could worsen flooding as temperatures rise.

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