Mostly Weather: A pig with six legs and other clouds - a podcast by Met Office

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

What's the official name for a pile of clouds? When does a cloud droplet become a rain droplet?In this edition Met Office podcasters Niall Robinson, Claire Witham and Doug McNeal answer these questions and more as they take on the considerable subject that is clouds – looking at everything from awe inspiring convective clouds in Korea, to the infamous six legged pig.

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