☁️ What Are Clouds?

Clouds are large groups of tiny water droplets, ice crystals, or both that float in the Earth's atmosphere. They form when water from oceans, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies evaporates into the air. As the water vapor rises

higher, it cools and changes into tiny droplets or ice crystals. Billions of these tiny droplets gather together to form a cloud.

Clouds come in many shapes, sizes, and heights. Some are white and fluffy, while others are dark and thick. They play an important role in Earth's weather by bringing rain, snow, or hail and by helping regulate the planet's temperature. Without clouds, the water cycle and weather would not work the way they do.

☁️ How Do Clouds Get Positive and Negative Charges?

Clouds are made of tiny water droplets and ice crystals. Inside a storm cloud, these tiny particles move up and down because of strong winds.

As the water droplets and ice crystals bump into each other, they transfer electric charge.

• ⚡ The top of the cloud becomes positively (+) charged.

• ⚡ The bottom of the cloud becomes negatively (−) charged.

The negative charge at the bottom of the cloud pushes positive charges to gather on the ground below.

When the difference between the positive and negative charges becomes too great, electricity suddenly jumps through the air. This powerful electric spark is called lightning.