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To: philman_36

Water droplets falling from a cloud can be virga.


198 posted on 05/01/2012 3:57:11 PM PDT by Texas Songwriter (Ia)
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To: Texas Songwriter
Water droplets falling from a cloud can be virga.
Niggling details.
Nevertheless, virga is a form of precipitation which evaporates before it hits the ground. It still falls (precipitates) and it isn't a cloud.
And if you want to go further - hail, rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow all fall from clouds.
The key to it all...it all separates from the cloud, falls, and becomes something unique.

Was there a relevant point to your observation?

204 posted on 05/01/2012 4:12:43 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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