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Weather

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    A Single Cumulus Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds

    While they appear light and fluffy, clouds are made of tiny water droplets. A typical cumulus cloud, about a kilometer across, contains hundreds of tons of water, equivalent to several blue whales, despite floating effortlessly.

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    A Lightning Bolt Can Be Five Times Hotter Than The Sun's Surface.

    While the surface of the sun is around 9,940 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius), lightning can reach temperatures of 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (27,760 degrees Celsius). This intense heat causes the air to expand explosively, creating thunder.

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