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Bringing on the Storm

  • January 9, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

When a thunderstorm approaches, you might see a shelf cloud. The low-hanging, wedge-shaped mass appears as cool air moves from a storm toward the ground and warm air rises and condenses. The wind changes speed and direction as the cloud passes, and then the rain falls. (Rene Hartmann / Shutterstock)

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