Deformation (meteorology)

A cloud appears to be set in place by a human hand
A cloud appears to set be place by a human hand[clarification needed]

Deformation is the rate of change of shape of fluid bodies. Meteorologically, this quantity is very important in the formation of atmospheric fronts, in the explanation of cloud shapes, and in the diffusion of materials and properties.[1]

  1. ^ Djurić, D: "Weather Analysis". Prentice Hall, 1994. ISBN 0-13-501149-3.