Figure 9-2: R I V U X G
Earth’s Dynamic Atmosphere This space shuttle image shows thunderstorm clouds over the African nation of Zaire. The tops of thunderstorm clouds frequently reach altitudes of 10,000 m (33,000 ft) or higher. At any given time, nearly 2000 thunderstorms are in progress over Earth’s surface.
Earth’s Dynamic Atmosphere This space shuttle image shows thunderstorm clouds over the African nation of Zaire. The tops of thunderstorm clouds frequently reach altitudes of 10,000 m (33,000 ft) or higher. At any given time, nearly 2000 thunderstorms are in progress over Earth’s surface.
(JSC/NASA)