clouds

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Thick lanes of dust stand out as dark filaments because they are dense enough to resist being worn away, creating dramatic contrast against the glowing red clouds.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

As the sun heats the air close to the ground, that instability will allow the air to rise rapidly, forming the big cumulonimbus clouds that produce thunderstorms.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

"England must beat Fiji next weekend because the storm clouds are gathering again," added Grayson.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The gray skies part, the clouds lift and a warm maternal comfort spreads across the film, creeping in like the sun’s rays falling on cobblestones still shining from a sudden downpour.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

A bright red and blue spot glinted against the gray clouds.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell