Thermal vents surrounded by trees in the early morning release steam into cold air, which
speeds condensation from hot water. The temperature contrast is higher in winter and colder
weather.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
9 seconds.
Convection is when a thunderstorm or cumulonimbus begins, which produces rain. So much
cumuliform on such a larger cloud at left is indicative of one.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
21 seconds.
A scene looking west at the Grand Teton mountain range under very pleasant clouds that float
just above the sharp peaks. Jackson Lake is seen in the distance.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
6 seconds.
Quickly flowing down the east face of the mountain range, cold air condenses water molecules in
the warmer air of the eastern slope, creating a long and ephemeral cloud along the normal fault
where the Sierras end in the east.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
18 seconds, 28 frames.
Hot springs venting steam, resembling rapidly rising clouds. Due to the energetic and copious
steam from unusually high activity, this has the fastest motion of all timelapses on this
site.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
9 seconds.
On a lake in the Sierra Nevadas, heavier cumulus clouds flow overhead. Rocky and rugged terrain
lead the way before it. The shadows of the clouds flow smoothly over distant autumn trees
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
8 seconds.
Mixed clouds and the afternoon sun on a high viewpoint in the Desolation Wilderness.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
21 seconds.
The Desolation Wilderness area is shown from a minor ridge. Mixed clouds are present just
before sunset hour.
Time-lapse length (30 fps):
9 seconds.