Mystery Clouds: Uncovering the Enigma

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of clouds forming and dissipating in a stationary position, as captured in a time-lapsed video. Participants analyze the nature of the clouds, suggesting they are likely cumulus clouds formed by rising warm air, possibly influenced by localized heat sources or wind patterns. The conversation highlights that such cloud behavior is not unusual, as cumulus clouds often form and dissipate due to thermal activity. Several contributors note that the clouds' repetitive appearance and disappearance can be attributed to the dynamics of wind flow and thermal updrafts, rather than any extraordinary phenomenon. The discussion concludes with a consensus that the observed cloud behavior is typical, despite the initial perception of it being mysterious.
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deathbystereo said:
Because clouds aren't supposed to do that normally cloulds have a function they're up there for a reason. What's the reason for that?

you have already been given the answer, I even requoted it
what part of that good response didn't you understand ?
 
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A rising thermal rises till it hits a level ( height) where the moisture in the air of that thermal condenses into clouds.
This is called the dew point. The height at which dew point is reached and clouds form is called the condensation level.
The winds then carry those clouds off. But the thermal is still rising and causing new replacement clouds to form
and then in turn get carried off. This will continue till the rising thermal or the winds cease."

Dave
 
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The question in the OP has been answered. Whether the OP believes it or not is unfortunately a different matter. Thread is closed.
 
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