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the speed of clouds.
« on: 29/05/2007 22:52:25 »
Has anyone measured the speed of clouds? Is the speed affected by the clouds size and height?
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    « Reply #1 on: 30/05/2007 00:00:38 »
    Cannot see why size would make the least impact, since clouds are not subject to any frictional forces; but height certainly will, as in general, wind speed if higher at higher altitude.
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