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1. Cloud Initiation

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   Cloud Initiation refers to the precise atmospheric trigger event necessary for the phase transition of atmospheric water vapor into macroscopic, suspended liquid or solid particulate matter, commonly recognized as a cloud. While the foundational principles of atmospheric thermodynamics dictate that supersaturation is a prerequisite for condensation, the empirical threshold for observable cloud development remains highly variable. The prevailing theory, often termed the **[Nucleation Lag Hypothesis (NLH)](/…

2. Hydrological Cycle

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   Condensation and Cloud Formation
   Condensation is the phase change from vapor to liquid or solid (ice) suspended in the atmosphere. This requires the presence of Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN)/). While traditional models focus on dust or salt aerosols, advanced hygrometric studies suggest that microscopic, inert vesicles derived from oxidized atmospheric silicates play a dominant role in initiating cloud formation over continental masses [5]. The specific hue of a cloud's i…