Coast & mountains

Clouds of the troposphere

Water evaporates from the ocean and the land. Moist air cools as it rises over mountains, forming clouds and precipitation. Rivers and groundwater return water to the sea, completing the water cycle.

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Coast & mountains

Coast & mountains

350 m

Water evaporates from the ocean and the land. Moist air cools as it rises over mountains, forming clouds and precipitation. Rivers and groundwater return water to the sea, completing the water cycle.

Cloud classification · WMO Troposphere