Water in the Atmosphere - Cloud Formation and Types - Lecture 2

Explore the intricate relationship between water and the atmosphere in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's course "The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change." Delve into the concept of saturation vapor pressure and its temperature dependence. Discover how exceeding this threshold leads to cloud formation and examine various cloud types, their characteristics, and precipitation patterns. Investigate fascinating atmospheric phenomena like vortices, including the formation of funnel clouds in tornados. Learn about haze and its connection to air pollution. Observe clouds from a space perspective and understand the differences between liquid and ice in cloud composition. Gain comprehensive insights into atmospheric water dynamics through detailed explanations and visual aids.