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Clouds &
Particles

cloud types * cloud formation * droplet chemistry * light interaction * aerosols * particle sources * visibility * climate interaction * rainbows

Clouds

How models produce precipitation and clouds
An advanced level online course with interactive parts and good illustrations (UCAR numerical weather prediction)

Cloud seeding
An example how we can try to influence cloud formation - small texts and photos in slides

Cloud physics

Cloud formation and dissipation
concise overview article with clear illustrations

Clouds and precipitation
How do clouds form and what causes precipitation?

Aerosols

Introduction on Aersols
Good text based introduction with scientific illustrations from Seinfeld / Pandis

Light and rainbow

Circles of light
The mathematics of a rainbow - explanations and questions concerning reflection, refraction and rainbows; also valuable for advanced teaching (sec. school or university)