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The Magickal Correspondences of Different Cloud Types

Unlock the esoteric wisdom of the skies by exploring the unique magickal properties of different cloud types and learning practical tips for incorporating their power into your magickal practices. read more

Unique Mammatus clouds seen during sunset over Clyde coast

The Ayrshire coast hosted one of its famous sunset views last night but included an unexpected visitor in the rare sight of a unique cloud formation. read more

POP QUIZ: How well do you know different types of clouds? Put your knowledge to the test!

Cumulonimbus clouds are one of the few clouds that span the low, middle, and high layers. They resemble the cumulus clouds from which they grow, except they rise into towers with bulging upper ... read more

Lightning strike forces plane to land — this happens more often than you think

Most lightning strikes on aircraft occur when the plane passes through clouds, especially high, multi-level cumulonimbus clouds, which are the only ones capable of producing hail, thunder and ... read more

Why do lightning flashes appear when a volcano erupts?

The phenomenon of lightning appearing when a volcano erupts is called volcanic lightning. This happens due to several factors. read more

BOSAI: Be Prepared - Cumulonimbus Clouds That Bring Disaster

04:37 In recent years, torrential rain caused by a band of heavy rain clouds has caused flooding disasters every year. 04:45 For this reason, since June 2022, weather reports have started ... read more

What is cloud seeding? How scientists hope to generate rain

Researchers have spent decades trying to ‘seed’ clouds and force them to generate rain or snow—with varying levels of success. Here’s how it works ... read more

From auroras to eclipses, clouds aren’t a stargazing deal breaker

A cumulonimbus cloud thick with water droplets, though, completely obscures the sky behind it. Water-laden clouds hanging low to the ground can spell disappointment if you’re looking for a ... read more

Storm Dudley's weird and wonderful clouds

According to the Met Office, the unusual clouds with their pouches and bulges form in association with huge and unstable cumulonimbus clouds, which often bring heavy rain. Mammatus comes from the ... read more

Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding – the storm was far too big to be human-made

What normally keeps the old deserts, such as those of the Arabian Peninsula, so very dry is persistent and intense sinking of air – the very opposite of what is required for rain. The sinking air is ... read more

Pune sweats at 40 degrees Celsius

Central Maharashtra experiencing high temperatures, Pune hits 40.8°C, third-warmest April since 2013. IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon rainfall for Maharashtra. read more