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How Much Does A Cloud Weigh?

Posted by simoniker on from the fluffy-but-heavy dept.

MyNameIsFred writes "ABC News is running an article revealing unexpected facts about weather formations. Ever wonder how much a cloud weighs? What about a hurricane? A meteorologist has done some estimates and the results might surprise you..." Reports that include the phrase "more than all the elephants on the planet" are always welcome.

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  1. Library of Congress by danny256 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Assume an elephant weighs about six tons, she says, that would mean that water inside a typical cumulous cloud would weigh about one hundred elephants.

    But how many LOCs is it?

  2. Re:Don't be afraid by NanoGator · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "I, for one, welcome our new meteorological overlords. "

    I, for one, welcome our new -1, Redundant overmods.

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    "Derp de derp."
  3. Clinton would say... by RealErmine · · Score: 0, Redundant

    THE SKY IS NOT BLUE

    It depends on what your definition of "is" is.

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    Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into my hands!