Collision-Coalescence process of precipi- tation is applicable to

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Collision-Coalescence process of precipi- tation is applicable to

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Geography

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CDS-II

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The Collision-Coalescence process is one of the two primary mechanisms that lead to the formation of precipitation in clouds. It typically occurs in warm clouds, which are clouds with temperatures above freezing (0°C or 32°F). Warm clouds are often associated with the tropics and mid-latitudes, and can also be found in mountainous regions. The process starts with small cloud droplets colliding and sticking together. These droplets may be formed due to the condensation of water vapor or the freezing of supercooled water droplets. As these droplets collide and merge, they form larger droplets that can no longer be sustained by the upward air currents within the cloud. These droplets then begin to fall to the surface as precipitation. The size of the droplets that form through this process is influenced by a number of factors, including the size of the original droplets, the temperature and humidity of the cloud, and the strength of the updrafts within the cloud. In general, larger droplets will form in clouds with higher humidity and stronger updrafts. It's worth noting that while the Collision-Coalescence process is an important mechanism for the formation of precipitation in warm clouds, it is less effective in colder clouds. This is because the droplets in these clouds are more likely to freeze and form ice crystals, which can grow through a process known as the Bergeron-Findeisen process.