THUNDERSTORMS Flashcards
1
Q
Virga
A
Rain that evaporates before reaching the ground.
2
Q
Thunderstorms three main ingredients:
A
A high moisture content.
A steep lapse rate
A lifting agent
3
Q
Development/structure
A
Step 1: cumulus or developing stage – updraft dominated
Step 2: mature stage – updrafts and downdrafts
Step 3: dissipating stage – downdraft dominated
