A cloud can weigh a million pounds
Despite their ethereal appearance, an average cloud weighs around one million pounds, equivalent to 100 elephants, showcasing the immense scale of atmospheric processes.
Clouds may look like fluffy cotton, but they're surprisingly heavy! On average, a cumulus cloud weighs about one million pounds, which is roughly the same as 100 adult elephants. This incredible weight comes from the countless tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended within them.
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