Green thunderstorm
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006060
A thunderstorm cloud that exhibits a greenish hue, often associated with severe weather conditions. The green color is believed to result from the scattering of sunlight by a high concentration of water droplets or hail within the cloud. This phenomenon is frequently observed in supercell thunderstorms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006060 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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