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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 4 MIN

Why do clouds move in a different direction to the wind?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

When Tony is cycling around, he notices that the clouds above him are not always moving in the same direction as he feels the wind blowing him down on the ground. Why might this be? James Tytko took on the question with help from Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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