Eclipse-Driven Cloud Dissipation Reveals Insights for Geoengineering

Research during solar eclipses shows how cumulus clouds vanish, shedding light on potential climate intervention strategies.

Cumulus clouds dissipate significantly during solar eclipses due to decreased solar radiation, impacting cloud formation processes.
The phenomenon, observed in shallow cumulus clouds, begins when only 15% of the sun is covered, with clouds not reforming until the eclipse ends.
The cooling effect on land surface temperatures during an eclipse prevents warm air from rising, a key factor in cumulus cloud formation.
This cloud behavior during eclipses could have implications for solar geoengineering techniques aimed at reducing solar radiation.
Apps and resources are available to help observe and understand the total solar eclipse on April 8, including weather forecasts and cloud behavior.