Psychophanta Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Feb 14, 2009 #1 Title says all, why clouds are up? have the air more density than water? Thanks!
cesiumfrog Messages 2,010 Reaction score 5 Feb 14, 2009 #2 Same reason that smoke rises despite soot being heavier than air.
LURCH Science Advisor Messages 2,550 Reaction score 119 Feb 14, 2009 #3 Although clouds are made of water droplets and ice chrystals, these droplets are very small. Many clouds form as a result of updrafts. These updrafts are more than strong enough to keep such tiny droplets aloft.
Although clouds are made of water droplets and ice chrystals, these droplets are very small. Many clouds form as a result of updrafts. These updrafts are more than strong enough to keep such tiny droplets aloft.