Cloudspotting

Cloudspotting

2010
1h 38m
5.2

5.2/10

2 votes
Overview

This 90-minute documentary brings to life Gavin Pretor-Pinney’s international bestseller, “The Cloudspotter’s Guide”, which draws on science, meteorology and mythology for a magical journey through the world of clouds. It is no dry treatise on the science of nephology but a playful trip through the varied beauty and distinctive personalities of the ten principal cloud types From the ethereal cirrus to the terrifying cumulonimbus, the film tells the story of the short but eventful life of clouds and their importance to our planet. Find out how immense quantities of water can stay up in the sky for so long and how lightning and thunder are created.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date April 26, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Presenter

Key Crew

Josh Halil
Director
Eric Harwood
Executive Producer
Flora Davies
Producer