☁️ The Cloud That Can Weigh More Than A Whale
Imagine stepping outside, looking up at the sky, and seeing a fluffy white cloud drifting overhead. Looks harmless, right? Now imagine finding out that the cloud above you could weigh over a million pounds . Suddenly, that cloud doesn't seem so harmless anymore. 😳 Alright, Genius Squad, before we get into the science, take a moment and think about this: 💬 How much do you think an average cloud weighs? A few pounds? A few hundred? Maybe as much as a car? Keep your answer in mind. You might be shocked. 🤯 Wait... Clouds Are Actually Heavy? Most people think clouds are basically weightless. After all, they float. But scientists estimate that an average cumulus cloud can weigh around 1.1 million pounds (about 500,000 kilograms). To put that into perspective, that's heavier than: 🐋 A blue whale ✈️ Many passenger airplanes 🚚 Hundreds of cars combined Would you have guessed that? Probably not. And that's what makes science so awesome. 📖 Source: NOAA – How Much Does a Cloud W...